Atlas V rocket launching mission for US Space Force Sunday morning: Watch it live
Liftoff is scheduled for 4:04 a.m. EDT (0904 GMT) on Sunday (Dec. 5). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-force-stp-3-launch-preview
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Liftoff is scheduled for 4:04 a.m. EDT (0904 GMT) on Sunday (Dec. 5). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-force-stp-3-launch-preview
Continue ReadingThe big problem might not be time zone, but accessibility of the prime Antarctic site. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/total-solar-eclipse-december-2021-timing
Continue ReadingThe International Space Station dodged a fragment of a decades-old rocket body early Friday morning, continuing a stretch of space debris threats to the orbiting laboratory. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-station-dodges-pegasus-rocket-space-debris
Continue ReadingSweeping throughnorthern predawn skies, on November 24Comet Leonard (C/2021 A1)was caught betweentwo galaxies in thiscomposite telescopic image.Sporting a greenish coma the comet’s dusty tail seems to harpoon theheartof NGC 4631 (top) also known as the Whale Galaxy.Of courseNGC 4631 and NGC 4656(bottom, aka the Hockey Stick)are background galaxies some 25 million light-years away.
Continue ReadingEngineers only get one shot at making a spacecraft work as intended. Or at least they only get one shot in space. In the preparation leading up to that final, climactic moment, there are typically thousands of hours of tests run on numerous systems and subsystems. If all goes well, it bodes well for the mission’s overall success, but if problems arise, it’s much easier to address them on the ground than while a spacecraft is already orbiting.
Continue ReadingSpaceX will launch its next stack of Starlink satellites from the East Coast tonight (Dec. 2) as part of a rideshare mission, and you can watch the action live online. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-starlink-launch-webcast-december-2021
Continue ReadingGrand spiral galaxiesoften seem to get all the glory, flaunting theiryoung, bright, blue star clusters in beautiful, symmetric spiral arms.But small galaxies form stars too, like nearby NGC 6822, also known asBarnard’sGalaxy.Beyond the rich starfields in the constellation Sagittarius,NGC 6822 is a mere 1.5 million light-years away, a member of ourLocal Groupof galaxies.
Continue ReadingRocket Lab will lift the veil on its next-generation rocket on Thursday (Dec. 2) and you can watch it live online. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/rocket-lab-neutron-major-development-update-webcast
Continue Readingeals Save up to 23% on several Star Trek franchise sets. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-trek-blu-ray-deals
Continue Readingeals This round lunar jigsaw puzzle is now on sale for nearly half off at Amazon. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/full-moon-puzzle-deal
Continue ReadingWhat causes a blue band to cross the Moon during a lunar eclipse?The blue band is real but usually quite hard to see.The featured HDR image of last week’s lunar eclipse, however – taken from Yancheng, China – has been digitally processed to equalize the Moon’s brightness and exaggerate the colors.
Continue ReadingThe InSight lander has been on Mars, gathering data for a thousand days now, working to give us a better understanding of the planet’s interior. It’s at Elysium Planitia, the second largest volcanic region on Mars. A newly-published paper based on seismic data from the lander shows something unexpected underground: a layer of sediment sandwiched between layers of lava flows.
Continue Readingeals The Celestron Outland X 10x42 binocular is now available at Amazon for $70.49, which is 25% off its regular retail price. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/celestron-outland-x-binocular-deal
Continue Readingeals This remote controlled plush toy version of Grogu is one cute option for the Mandalorian fans on your holiday shopping list. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-wars-grogu-rc-plush-toy-deal
Continue Readingeals Searching for code learning Cyber Monday deals? Consider the BBC Doctor Who HiFive Inventor Coding Kit. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/doctor-who-coding-kit-deal
Continue ReadingThis high cliff occurs not on a planet, not on a moon, but on a comet.It was discovered to be part of the dark nucleus of Comet Churyumov-Gerasimenko (CG) by Rosetta, a robotic spacecraft launched by ESA that rendezvoused with the Sun-orbiting comet in 2014. The ragged cliff, as featured here, was imaged by Rosetta in 2014.
Continue Readingeals These Cyber Monday stomp rocket deals are perfect for the rocket-lover in your life! Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/best-stomp-rocket-deals
Continue Readingeals Is there someone in your life who loves all things science, color and crystals? Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/national-geographic-crystal-science-kit-deal
Continue Readingeals Blisslights Sky Lite 2.0 is on sale for $22 off so your house can transform into a cosmic wonderland. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/blisslights-sky-lite-star-projector-deal
Continue Readingeals Have you dreamed of wielding the Darksaber, the ancient black-bladed lightsaber from The Mandalorian on Disney Plus? Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-wars-mandalorian-lightsaber-darksaber-deal
Continue Readingeals Explore the solar system with the Playz Solar System for Kids Exploration kit, now on sale for Cyber Monday! Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/playz-solar-system-stem-kit-deal
Continue Readingeals Amazon’s 4th generation Echo Dot Smart Speaker got a “Star Wars” style upgrade with a new Amazon-exclusive stand that looks like Grogu (or “Baby Yoda) from “The Mandalorian.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/echo-dot-smart-speaker-mandalorian-baby-grogu-deal
Continue Readingeals Take to the skies with these beginner rocket kits, now up to 20% off for Cyber Monday. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/estes-tandem-x-toy-model-rocket-deals
Continue ReadingNASA is testing one technique it might use should a large asteroid threaten to collide with Earth. But just how high are the odds of such a dangerous space rock after all? You don’t need to panic. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/asteroid-impact-probability-concerns
Continue ReadingThe heat inside planets is left over from when they were formed. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/what-is-the-coldest-planet
Continue ReadingAn Italian telescope captured NASA’s asteroid-smasher DART shortly after its launch on Tuesday (Nov. 23). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-dart-asteroid-impact-probe-spotted-in-space-photo-video
Continue ReadingThe first woman aboard China’s new space station has snapped some glorious shots of our homeworld during a six-month mission to space. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/chinese-astronaut-wang-yaping-earth-space-station-photos
Continue ReadingThe second episode of “Star Trek: Discovery’ season 4 brings the gravity of an anomaly to bear. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-trek-discovery-season-4-episode-2-recap
Continue Readingeals Great for kids and costumes, you can save around 17% with these early Cyber Monday Star Wars lightsaber deals Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-wars-lightsaber-cyber-monday-deals
Continue Readingeals The Lego Star Wars: Clone Wars Armored Assault Tank is on sale right now at Amazon for $31.99 for Cyber Monday, saving you 20%. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/lego-star-wars-the-clone-wars-armored-assault-tank-deal
Continue ReadingLooking to the future, astronomers are excited to see how machine learning – aka. deep learning and artificial intelligence (AI) – will enhance surveys. One field that is already benefitting in the search for extrasolar planets, where researchers rely on machine-learning algorithms to distinguish between faint signals and background noise. As this field continues to transition from discovery to characterization, the role of machine intelligence is likely to become even more critical.
Continue ReadingEarthlike planets that dance in sync around a nearby dim star couldn’t have been bombarded by space rocks in their early formative years like our planet was, a study suggests. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/trappist-1-not-bombardet-by-rocks-like-earth
Continue ReadingThe flyby will nudge Solar Orbiter closer to the sun. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/solar-orbiter-earth-flyby-threatened-by-space-debris
Continue ReadingAlpha Centauri, the nearest star system to our Sun, is like a treasure trove with many scientific discoveries just waiting to be found. Part of what makes it so compelling is that our efforts to detect extrasolar planets there have failed to yield any concrete results to date. While the study of exoplanets has progressed exponentially in recent years, with 4,575 confirmed planets in 3,392 systems in the Milky Way (and even neighboring galaxies), astronomers are still having difficulty determining if anyone is next door.
Continue ReadingAt Europe’s Spaceport near Kourou in French Guiana, technicians are busy getting the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) ready for launch. The observatory arrived at the facility on Oct. 12th and was placed inside the upper stage of the Ariane 5 rocket that will carry it to space on Nov. 11th.
Continue ReadingShaped like a cone tapering into space, the Earth’s darkcentral shadow or umbrahas a circular cross-section.It’s wider than the Moon at the distance ofthe Moon’s orbit though.Butduring the lunar eclipseof November 18/19, part ofthe Moon remained just outside the umbral shadow.The successive picturesin this composite of 5 images from thatalmost total lunar eclipsewere taken over a period of about 1.
Continue ReadingWithout phosphorus, there’s no life. It’s a necessary part of DNA, RNA, and other biological molecules like ATP, which helps cells transport energy. But any phosphorus that was present when Earth formed would’ve been sequestered in the center of the molten planet. So where did phosphorus come from? It might have come from cosmic dust.
Continue ReadingPerseverance just snagged its fourth Red Planet sample, drilling another core from an intriguing rock that it sampled a little over a week ago. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/perseverance-rover-collects-mars-sample-november-2021
Continue Readingeals Fans of the “Star Wars” spinoff series “The Mandalorian” can now enjoy assembling their own Lego BrickHeadz display model versions of the show’s title character and The Child (aka Baby Yoda). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/lego-brickheadz-the-mandalorian-deal
Continue ReadingNew images snapped by NASA’s Curiosity rover showcase the stunning, expansive landscape of Mars. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-curiosity-rover-views-mars-images
Continue ReadingHouston, home of the training facilities and mission control for NASA’s operations on the International Space Station, will host the U.S. premiere of a virtual reality adventure to the outpost. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/the-infinite-space-station-vr-houston
Continue ReadingSo far, only six countries have successfully launched more than 1 ton of equipment into space using domestically developed rockets. A seventh, North Korea, has successfully done so with a slightly smaller payload. Recently, their southern neighbor attempted to get into this exclusive club by testing its first-ever three-stage orbital rocket.
Continue ReadingThe Parker Solar Probe set a new mark for distance and speed as it creeps closer to the sun. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/parker-solar-probe-sun-speed-record-november-2021
Continue ReadingDART will be NASA’s first attempt to adjust an asteroid’s orbit. Here’s how it works. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/dart-mission-asteroid-impact-explained
Continue ReadingNASA will launch a mission to crash into an asteroid (on purpose) overnight tonight and you can watch it live. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-dart-asteroid-impact-mission-launch-webcast
Continue ReadingResearchers warn that there are dozens of potential false biosignatures on Mars that could hinder the search for alien life. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/false-fossils-on-mars
Continue ReadingSixty years after watching her father launch on the first American spaceflight, Laura Shepard Churchley will fly with GMA host Michael Strahan and four paying passengers on Blue Origin’s New Shepard. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/blue-origin-ns19-shepard-strahan-passengers
Continue ReadingNASA’s Mars helicopter Ingenuity has aced yet another Red Planet flight, the little chopper’s 16th sortie. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-helicopter-ingenuity-16th-flight
Continue ReadingA Russian docking module will launch toward the International Space Station on Wednesday morning (Nov. 24), and you can watch the action live. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/russian-prichal-space-station-module-launch-webcast
Continue ReadingWhy are the regions above sunspots so hot?Sunspots themselves are a bit cooler than the surrounding solar surface because the magnetic fields that create them reduce convective heating. It is therefore unusual that regions overhead – even much higher up in the Sun’s corona – can be hundreds of times hotter.
Continue ReadingIt’s been seventy years since physicist Enrico Fermi asked his famous question: “Where is everybody?” And yet, the tyranny of the Fermi Paradox is still with us and will continue to be until definitive evidence of Extraterrestrial Intelligence (ETI) is found. In the meantime, scientists are forced to speculate as to why we haven’t found any yet and (more importantly) what we should be looking for.
Continue ReadingRocket Lab recovered a first-stage booster during its successful launch on Wednesday (Nov. 17), taking another step toward rocket reuse. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/rocket-lab-recovered-electron-booster-photos
Continue ReadingIt was the longest partial eclipse in 580 years. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/beaver-moon-lunar-eclipse-2021-timelapse-video
Continue ReadingThe first teaser trailer for the live-action ‘Halo’ series on Paramount Plus offers a tantalizing glimpse of Master Chief John-117. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/halo-live-action-series-teaser-trailer-paramount-plus
Continue ReadingSpaceX is targeting January or February for its first Starship orbital launch attempt. And that initial landmark leap will be followed by a number of others shortly thereafter, if all goes to plan. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-first-starship-orbital-launch-january-2022
Continue ReadingAerospace giant Northrop Grumman announced on Tuesday (Nov. 16) that it’s leading a private team designing a crewed moon buggy for potential use by NASA’s Artemis program. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/moon-buggy-nasa-artemis-program-northrop-grumman
Continue ReadingThe roster for SpaceX’s next NASA launch to the International Space Station is complete. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-astronaut-jessica-watkins-joins-spacex-crew-4
Continue ReadingWhy doesn’t the nearby galaxy create a gravitational lensing effect on the background galaxy?It does, but since both galaxies are so nearby, the angular shift is much smaller than the angular sizes of the galaxies themselves. The featured Hubble image of NGC 3314 shows two large spiral galaxies which happen to line up exactly.
Continue ReadingToday, the greatest mysteries facing astronomers and cosmologists are the roles gravitational attraction and cosmic expansion play in the evolution of the Universe. To resolve these mysteries, astronomers and cosmologists are taking a two-pronged approach. These consist of directly observing the cosmos to observe these forces at work while attempting to find theoretical resolutions for observed behaviors – such as Dark Matter and Dark Energy.
Continue ReadingAs originally planned, Juno’s 37th close pass by Jupiter – called Perijove 37 – would have been its last. Per the original mission outline, the Juno spacecraft would have been programed to plunge into Jupiter on Perijove 37 as a mission-ending self-sacrifice. Destroying Juno would protect the Jovian moons from potential contamination from any microbes from Earth that may have attached itself to spacecraft.
Continue ReadingIf you want to stream ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ in the US, you’ll need a Paramount Plus subscription. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/how-to-stream-star-trek-discovery
Continue ReadingDebris created by the anti-satellite missile test conducted by Russia yesterday will pose a threat to satellites in orbit as well as crews at the International Space Station for years to come. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/russia-anti-satellite-test-space-debris-threat-for-years
Continue ReadingEarly Monday, November 15, 2021, the International Space Station Flight Control team in Houston told the crew that due to a to satellite breakup, a debris field was created near the station’s orbital path. The astronauts and cosmonauts were told to “shelter in place” on board the Soyuz and SpaceX capsules attached to the ISS.
Continue ReadingNASA Administrator Bill Nelson has condemned a Russian anti-satellite test on Monday (Nov. 15) that put the International Space Station at risk of colliding with the resulting debris. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-chief-condemns-russian-anti-satellite-test
Continue ReadingFriday morning’s partial lunar eclipse will flirt with with totality, as the longest for more than a century. If you’re like us, we never miss a chance to catch a lunar eclipse, be it penumbral, partial or total. Lunar eclipses are a great time to catch the surety of the clockwork Universe at its best, as the Moon slides into and then exits the Earth’s shadow.
Continue ReadingIn this series we are exploring the weird and wonderful world of astronomy jargon! There’s a lot to see with today’s topic: electromagnetism! Continue reading “Astronomy Jargon 101: Electromagnetism” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.universetoday.com/153270/astronomy-jargon-101-electromagnetism/
Continue ReadingSuspicions swirl that Russia may have conducted an anti-satellite test that created the debris field that’s causing astronauts on the International Space Station to seek refuge, reports suggest. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/russia-asat-launch-test-space-debris-field
Continue ReadingHuge amounts of uncounted emissions of highly warming greenhouse gas methane are being released by “super-emitters,” satellite observations reveal. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/satellites-discover-huge-undeclared-methane-emissions
Continue ReadingA brilliant fireball lit up the night sky just after a SpaceX rocket launched the Crew-3 NASA mission late Wednesday (Nov. 10). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/taurid-meteor-fireball-spacex-crew-3-launch
Continue ReadingThe Hubble Space Telescope has been in ‘safe mode’ since October 23, with all of the science instruments offline and unavailable for observations. However, engineers have now been able to bring one instrument, the Advanced Camera for Surveys (ACS), back online, and have restarted its science observations. NASA said engineers are still investigating the issue as the other four instruments remain offline.
Continue ReadingThe latest satellite in the Landsat family of Earth observation spacecraft has collected its “first light” images of our planet. Landsat 9 launched on September 27, 2021 and it continues the nearly 50-year tradition of making critical observations to help with energy and water management, forest monitoring, human and environmental health, urban planning, disaster recovery and agriculture.
Continue ReadingIn this series we are exploring the weird and wonderful world of astronomy jargon! Today’s topic is almost too hot to handle: Type-1a Supernovae! Continue reading “Astronomy Jargon 101: Type-1a Supernovae” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.universetoday.com/153266/astronomy-jargon-101-type-1a-supernovae/
Continue ReadingOn Nov. 19, a partial lunar eclipse will reward patient sky observers with a view of a subtly changing moon and is a must-see event as it’s the last lunar eclipse of the year. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/beaver-moon-lunar-eclipse-2021-guide
Continue ReadingTitan Publishing is offering fans a new quarterly periodical, ‘Star Trek Explorer: The Official Magazine.’ Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-trek-explorer-magazine-titan-publishing
Continue ReadingLook up tonight (Nov. 11) to see the moon skate past Jupiter in the night sky. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/jupiter-moon-conjunction-november-2021
Continue ReadingNASA and its astronauts are sharing their respect for U.S. veterans this Veterans Day (Nov. 11). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-spacex-crew-3-astronauts-commemorate-veterans-day-2021
Continue ReadingEurope’s climate is warming much faster than the rest of the world and scientists are still trying to understand why. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/europe-climate-warming-faster-than-world
Continue ReadingA SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and Crew Dragon launched four astronauts into space for NASA’s Crew-3 mission on Nov. 10. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-crew-3-dragon-astronauts-launch
Continue ReadingThe crescent moon will swing by Saturn on Wednesday before making a close approach to Jupiter in Thursday’s evening sky. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/moon-saturn-conjunction-november-2021
Continue ReadingSpinLaunch performed the test flight of its novel kinetic-energy-based launch system in New Mexico on Oct. 22. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spinlaunch-first-test-flight-success
Continue ReadingA SpaceX photo of its Crew-3 rocket and Dragon spaceship captures a stunning sight with the moon, Venus, Jupiter and Saturn. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-crew-3-rocket-venus-jupiter-saturn-moon-photo
Continue ReadingMost people see only one sunset a day. How many more could you catch, if you really tried? Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/how-many-earth-sunsets-one-day
Continue ReadingThe fastest spacecraft ever flown, NASA’s Parker Solar Probe, regularly experiences high-speed collisions with dust particles that create explosions of plasma, a new study finds. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/dust-impacts-parker-solar-probe-plasma-explosions
Continue ReadingNASA wants you to get excited about the nightmare world next door. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-davinci-venus-mission-video
Continue Readingeal You save around $20 on this cool Lego AT-ST Raider kit, from The Mandalorian, making it a perfect gift Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/lego-at-st-raider-deal-walmart
Continue ReadingIt looks like New Orleans and Florida got quite the show. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-crew-2-dragon-streaks-across-night-sky-photos
Continue ReadingFour astronauts splashed down safely in the Gulf of Mexico aboard their SpaceX Crew Dragon Endeavour capsule, despite one of the parachutes not deploying immediately. Their spectacular return in darkness from the International Space Station capped off the record-setting mission for the SpaceX Crew-2, with the longest spaceflight by a U.
Continue ReadingPotatoes, tomatoes …. which will grow best on Mars? Researchers are working towards figuring that out, partnering with a global foods company. Introducing Heinz Tomato Ketchup, Marz Edition. Continue reading “Heinz Releases Ketchup Made From Tomatoes Grown in Mars-like Conditions” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.universetoday.com/153251/heinz-releases-ketchup-made-from-tomatoes-grown-in-mars-like-conditions/
Continue ReadingThe first (and only) black hole to ever have its snapshot taken from Earth shoots out vast jets of plasma that travel near the speed of light, new computer models show. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/black-hole-m87-shoots-out-jets-light-speed
Continue ReadingHumans have scanned and searched the heavens for signs of other advanced civilizations in the universe. And we’ve found nothing. Absolutely nothing. Maybe we shouldn’t focus on intelligent life. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/why-humans-search-intelligent-alien-life-SETI
Continue ReadingScientists have released the largest catalog of gravitational wave detections to date, shedding new light on interactions of the most massive objects in the universe, black holes and neutron stars. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/gravitational-waves-most-ligo-observations-yet
Continue ReadingNASA’s Mars helicopter Ingenuity completed its 15th Red Planet flight on Saturday (Nov. 6), staying aloft for more than 2 minutes. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-helicopter-ingenuity-15th-flight
Continue ReadingThe field of extrasolar planet research has advanced by leaps and bounds over the past fifteen years. To date, astronomers have relied on space-based and ground-based telescopes to confirm the existence of 4,566 exoplanets in 3,385 systems, with another 7,913 candidates awaiting confirmation. More importantly, in the past few years, the focus of exoplanet studies has slowly shifted from the process of discovery towards characterization.
Continue ReadingMars is still quite mysterious, despite all we’ve learned about the planet in recent years. We still have a lot to learn about its interior and surface evolution and how changes affected the planet’s history and habitability. Fortunately, an impact on the red planet sent clues to Earth in the form of meteorites.
Continue ReadingNASA may be homing in on the glitch that kept a massive solar array on its new asteroid-bound spacecraft from properly deploying. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/lucy-spacecraft-solar-array-lanyard-glitch
Continue ReadingSkywatchers a chance to see Venus and the moon line up with Jupiter and Saturn in the evening sky tonight (Nov. 8). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/see-venus-moon-line-up-jupiter-saturn-november-2021
Continue ReadingSpaceX’s Crew-2 Dragon astronauts departed the International Space Station for an eight-hour trip back to Earth on Monday (Nov. 8). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-crew-2-dragon-astronauts-depart-space-station
Continue ReadingThe four original Great Observatories, which launched between 1990 to 2003, provide a good example to follow. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-great-observatories-space-telescope-decadal-survey
Continue ReadingA trippy new estimate calculates the total number of bits in the visible universe Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/how-many-bits-in-the-universe
Continue ReadingThe National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine say that finding Earth-like worlds should be a priority. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/telescope-to-find-habitable-earth-like-planets
Continue ReadingA new space mission will measure how much heat gets trapped in Earth’s atmosphere to help gauge whether humankind makes any progress in tackling the fast progressing climate change. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/truths-satellite-to-measure-earth-heat-energy-balance
Continue ReadingHubble is getting a bit long in the tooth. Initially launched in 1990, it has been one of the most spectacularly successful orbital satellites in history. But it has also had its fair share of errors, starting almost immediately upon its launch. Now the instruments on the telescope have been operating in a “safe mode” for more than a week, and it appears that they will remain so for at least another one.
Continue ReadingIn space, it’s almost always raining dust. Most of that dust is so small a microscope would have a hard time seeing it. Created by asteroid impacts, millions of these fine dust particles collide with Earth’s upper atmosphere every second. When they hit that atmosphere, they start a complex dance of plasmas and energy that can be difficult to see and understand.
Continue ReadingNASA announced Monday (Nov. 1) that it is adding several new leadership positions and merging two offices into a new one. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-space-leadership-new-strategy-office
Continue ReadingLight-years across, thissuggestive shape known as the Seahorse Nebulaappears in silhouette against a rich, luminous background of stars.Seen toward the royal northern constellation of Cepheus,the dusty, obscuring clouds are part of a Milky Waymolecular cloud some 1,200 light-years distant.It is also listed as Barnard 150 (B150), one of 182dark markings of the skycataloged in the early 20th centuryby astronomer E.
Continue ReadingThe newly released astronomy and astrophysics decadal survey flags the discovery and study of habitable exoplanets and the exploration of black holes and neutron stars as two top research priorities. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/astronomy-astrophysics-decadal-survey-exoplanets-black-holes
Continue ReadingBoeing has the green light to launch a planned broadband constellation that will place 147 satellites in orbit. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/boeing-satellite-constellation-fcc-approval
Continue ReadingIn “Space Titans,” a new documentary launching today (Nov. 4), SpaceX founder Elon Musk shares the secret of his company’s Falcon 9 rocket success. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-titans-documentary-discovery-plus-clip
Continue ReadingFrameworks are a valuable tool in science. They give context to sometimes abstract concepts such as “how powerful can an alien civilization be” (Kardashev scale) or “how developed is this technology?” (Technology Readiness Levels). Now, NASA has developed a new scale to help give context to what some consider one of the agency’s most critical missions – the search for extraterrestrial life.
Continue ReadingThere are plenty of processes that might be easier in lower gravity. So far, the biggest hindrance to developing those processes has been the expense of launching equipment to the low gravity environments of the ISS or other space-based research stations. Testing on the ground would be preferable both for ease of use and much lower cost, but the Earth’s gravity usually puts a stop to that.
Continue ReadingA powerful solar storm could interfere with power grids, satellites and radio signals — although it might also have sent the beautiful northern lights incredibly far south. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/cannibal-cme-solar-storm-aurora-satellite-impacts-november-2021
Continue ReadingChina sent new military satellites to orbit Wednesday (Nov. 3) for an undisclosed mission, following a lengthy launch delay. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-launches-military-satellites-yaogan-32-nov-2021
Continue ReadingBe grateful you weren’t in what is now Chile’s Atacama Desert 12,000 years ago. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/exploding-comet-glassy-rock-across-atacama-desert
Continue ReadingThe distant planet is about to reach opposition, and with the right equipment you’ll be able to spot it. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/uranus-brightest-of-2021-opposition
Continue ReadingChina’s mysterious recent space-tech test is not a sign that the sky is falling. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-hypersonic-space-weapon-test-no-panic
Continue ReadingAstronomers have confirmed the existence of a massive protocluster 11 billion light-years away that acts as an assembly yard for over 60 emerging galaxies. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/protocluster-shipyard-g237-confirmed
Continue ReadingWe live in a world in which momentous decisions are made by people often without forethought. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mining-moon-water-will-require-massive-investment
Continue ReadingSatellites will play a key role in helping the world slash its methane emissions in line with the global pledge introduced by the U.S. President Joe Biden at the COP26 climate change conference. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/how-satellites-can-help-reduce-methane-emissions-cop26
Continue ReadingThe HorseheadNebula is one of the most famous nebulae on the sky. It is visible as the dark indentation to the orangeemission nebula at the far right of the featured picture. The horse-head feature is dark because it is really an opaquedust cloud that lies infront of the bright emission nebula.
Continue ReadingOne of the strangest comets in the solar system has been erupting with unpredictable bright outbursts since late September and nobody knows why. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/comet-29p-strange-outbursts-puzzles-astronomers
Continue ReadingStaying in space for a long time can cause brain damage, according to a new study. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/brain-damage-long-duration-spaceflight
Continue ReadingA new physics breakthrough shows how Einstein’s theory of general relativity continues to hold up, even for “balding” black holes. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/black-hole-balding-einstein-general-relativity
Continue ReadingA new space mission will track human-made emissions of greenhouse gases from space to help keep the world on track to meet climate change mitigation targets. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/europe-greenhouse-gas-monitoring-satellite-constellation
Continue ReadingWe’ve seen this same supernova three times – when will we see it a fourth? When a distant star explodes in a supernova, we’re lucky if we see it even once.In the case of AT 2016jka (“SN Requiem”), because the exploding star happened to be lined up behind the center of a galaxy cluster (MACS J0138 in this case), a comparison of Hubble Space Telescope images demonstrate that we saw it three times.
Continue ReadingNew analyses of moon rocks delivered to Earth by China’s Chang’e 5 mission confirm that volcanism occurred later than previously known, but also deepen the mysteries surrounding that activity. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-change-5-moon-rocks-age-young
Continue ReadingAn astronaut declared the feast her “best space tacos yet.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/astronauts-eat-space-grown-chile-pepper-tacos
Continue ReadingSpaceX’s Crew-3 astronaut launch for NASA has been delayed until at least Saturday (Nov. 6) by a “minor medical issue” affecting a crewmember. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-crew-3-launch-astronaut-medical-issue-delay
Continue ReadingAmazon aims to launch the first two prototype satellites for its huge Project Kuiper broadband constellation in 2022. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/amazon-kuiper-prototype-internet-satellites-launch-2022
Continue ReadingBlue Origin has certainly stepped up its game of late! After stepping down as the CEO of Amazon, Jeff Bezos has made it his personal mission to take the company he founded in 2000 and turn it into a powerhouse of the commercial space sector. Between some high-profile missions involving the New Shepard – which included passengers like Wally Funk, William Shatner, and even himself and his brother – Bezos has also been outspoken about his long-term vision.
Continue ReadingIs there intelligent life elsewhere in the universe? Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/extraterrestrial-intelligence-artificial-biological
Continue ReadingThe inner core of our planet is actually a mishmash of hard, mushy and liquid metal. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/earth-inner-core-mushy
Continue ReadingSkies will be mainly clear on Saturday night (Oct. 31) across the contiguous United States, as costumed kids arrive at the door looking for candy or some other Halloween treat. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/42289-halloween-night-sky-guide.html
Continue ReadingA huge solar flare from the sun has spawned a Halloween northern lights show that has stargazers over the moon. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/halloween-northern-lights-from-solar-flare-2021
Continue ReadingIt’s been a long time coming, but NASA’s next moon rocket is just months from liftoff on its first uncrewed test flight. The Space Launch System (SLS) is a super heavy-lift vehicle capable of delivering 95 tons to Low Earth Orbit, but its primary purpose will be to deliver humans to lunar orbit and, eventually, to the lunar surface.
Continue ReadingNASA’s Juno snapped the first photo of the north pole of Europa, Jupiter’s icy moon. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/europa-north-pole-jupiter-moon-nasa-photo
Continue ReadingAuthor Rebecca Siegel has taken her love of space to new heights for Halloween this year. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/halloween-pumpkins-saturn-v-rocket-2021
Continue ReadingWhen NASA returns astronauts to the moon, National Geographic will be aboard to share the journey with the public. The agency chose the media company to help tell the story of the Artemis 2 mission. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/national-geographic-nasa-artemis-moon-mission-show
Continue ReadingA new NASA video shows stunning views of solar flares from the sun just before Halloween. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/solar-flares-mesmerizing-nasa-sun-video-october-2021
Continue ReadingSpaceX and NASA have delayed the launch of the Crew-3 astronaut mission to Nov. 3. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-nasa-crew-3-astronaut-launch-delay
Continue ReadingSince 2014, there have been over 300 proposals for solutions to the “crisis in cosmology.” None of these proposals is universally agreed upon by cosmologists, and the crisis just keeps getting worse. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/why-is-there-a-cosmology-crisis
Continue ReadingIf you see this as a monster’s face, don’t panic.It’s only pareidolia,often experienced as the tendency to see faces inpatterns of light and shadow.In fact, the startling visual scene is actually a 180 degree panorama ofNorthern Lights,digitally mirrored like inkblots on a folded piece of paper.Frames used to construct it were captured ona September night from themiddle of a waterfall-crossing suspension bridgein Jamtland, Sweden.
Continue ReadingThe weird motions of planet Earth and its sun will be a fun sight for astronauts at the south pole of the moon, a NASA video shows. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/moon-south-pole-earth-view-nasa-video
Continue ReadingNASA has a plan that includes telescope partnerships and a brand-new spacecraft mission launching this year. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/what-would-happen-asteroid-hit-earth-dart-video
Continue ReadingProject Cambria is the new VR headset revealed at Facebook Connect, and it’s coming next year. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/project-cambria-vr-headset-unveiled-at-facebook-connect
Continue ReadingAs space travel for recreational purposes is becoming a very real possibility, there could come a time when we are travelling to other planets for holidays, or perhaps even to live. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/death-in-space-what-would-happen-to-our-bodies
Continue ReadingSome have called NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope the “telescope that ate astronomy.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/most-powerful-space-telescope-jwst-will-look-back-in-time
Continue ReadingA recent plan would send a Centaur mission to Jupiter’s orbit and follow a comet through formation. From Mercury to the depths of the distant Kuiper Belt, there aren’t many unexplored corners of the solar system out there. One class of object, however, remains to be visited: the transitional Centaurs out beyond the orbit of Jupiter.
Continue ReadingFacebook Connect will take place on Oct. 28 and a new Oculus VR headset may have been leaked. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/oculus-vr-headset-facebook-connect-leak
Continue ReadingAstra’s next mission had two potential launch windows: one that runs from Oct. 27 to Oct. 31, and another that’s open from Nov. 5 to Nov. 12. Range issues have now closed that first window. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/astra-launch-delayed-november-2021
Continue ReadingLucy’s handlers have been working hard to diagnose and fix the problem, but it remains unsolved at present. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-lucy-asteroid-probe-solar-array-issue
Continue ReadingWhen the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 1 in 1957, it represented humanity’s first significant foray into the cosmos. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-exploration-should-aim-for-peace-not-war
Continue ReadingThis 190-piece set allows people to build 12 different robots, all of which can be solar powered. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/stem-solar-robot-kit-deal
Continue ReadingThree tons of supplies, food and equipment will fly to the International Space Station tonight. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/russia-progress-79-cargo-ship-launch-webcast
Continue ReadingDo you see the bat? It hauntsthis cosmic close-up of the eastern Veil Nebula. The Veil Nebula itself is alarge supernova remnant, the expanding debris cloud from the death explosion of a massive star.While the Veil is roughly circular in shape and covers nearly 3 degreeson the sky toward the constellation of the Swan (Cygnus), NGC 6995, known informally as the Bat Nebula, spans only 1/2 degree, about the apparent sizeof the Moon.
Continue ReadingSpaceX’s Endurance spacecraft has arrived at the hangar, ready for launch. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-endurance-crew-dragon-arrives-hangar-photos
Continue ReadingSpaceX’s valuation has topped $100 billion, making the company even more of a rich rarity in a fast-growing industry. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/elon-musk-spacex-valued-100-billion
Continue ReadingYou can now “get your kicks” and Marvel comic book fix with a new mission patch for the International Space Station crew. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-station-expedition-66-patch-route-marvel-kirby
Continue ReadingNASA’s helicopter Ingenuity has successfully completed its 14th test flight on the Red Planet, demonstrating its ability to fly in summer weather conditions on Mars. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-helicopter-ingenuity-summer-flight-14-video
Continue ReadingA “bomb cyclone” in the Pacific is dumping extreme rain and several feet of snow on California. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/bomb-cyclone-batters-california
Continue ReadingScientists made the startling discovery by plugging radio wave observations into a brand-new computer model. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/earth-inside-giant-magnetic-tunnel
Continue ReadingSpaceX’s next astronaut launch for NASA is set for the spooky date of Halloween (Oct. 31). Here’s how to watch the Crew-3 launch online. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-crew-3-nasa-astronaut-launch-webcasts
Continue ReadingThe company is waiting on regulatory approval for its first orbital mission. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-starship-starbase-gateway-to-mars-video
Continue ReadingFor the first time in history, scientists may have discovered a planet in another galaxy. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/first-planet-outside-milky-way-discovery
Continue ReadingPrivateer aims to help humanity tackle its growing space-junk problem, and the startup has just hired one of the people who will lead this ambitious effort. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/steve-wozniak-privateer-hires-chief-scientific-adviser
Continue ReadingRemnants of ancient asteroids revealed Earth was bombarded by massive space rocks more often than previously thought, vastly altering oxygen levels in the planet’s early atmosphere. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/asteroid-comet-strikes-early-earth-oxygen
Continue ReadingA ‘space juggler’ plans to release a film shortly about the joys and challenges of doing performance art in zero gravity. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/news/space-juggling-and-dance-could-make-suborbital-flights-more-fun
Continue ReadingTwo British start-ups claim their biofuel-based rockets produce much less carbon emissions and dangerous soot particles than their fossil fuel-powered counterparts. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/biofuel-powered-rockets-reduce-spaceflight-carbon-footprint
Continue ReadingThe research may shed light on cosmic evolution. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/hubble-telescope-squabbling-galaxies-photo
Continue ReadingFree League Publishing unites with Alcon Entertainment to deliver a dark new “Blade Runner” roleplaying game for 2022. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/blade-runner-tabletop-game-coming-in-2022
Continue ReadingApple TV+'s new sci-fi series “Invasion” follows people around the world during an alien attack. Here’s our first look and interview. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/invasion-apple-tv-plus-first-look-interview
Continue ReadingChina has test fired a huge new solid rocket motor, creating more propulsion options for the country’s growing space activities. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-tests-giant-solid-fueled-rocket
Continue ReadingSome of the most common and unlikely sci-fi tropes could one day be science fact. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/sci-fi-concepts-real-life
Continue ReadingThe asteroid that crashed into Earth 66 million years ago unleashed a catastrophic series of events. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/dinosaur-killing-asteroid-struck-earth
Continue ReadingTiny natural ice structures help arrange stones into spectacular landscapes. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/ice-needles-explain-rock-formations
Continue ReadingHero Collector’s new book “Battlestar Galactica: Designing Spaceships” features an incredible collection of never-before-seen concept artwork . Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/battlestar-galactica-designing-spaceships-book
Continue ReadingNASA wants more private-sector firms to ferry its astronauts up into space, including missions to and from the International Space Station. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-commercial-crew-more-private-spaceships
Continue ReadingSpaceX’s latest Starship prototype could blast off into orbit earlier than expected. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/elon-musk-starship-orbital-launch-schedule
Continue ReadingNASA’s Mars helicopter is ready to make its first flight attempt after a two-week communications blackout caused by the sun’s being directly between Earth and the Red Planet. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-helicopter-ingenuity-next-flight-communications-blackout
Continue ReadingArianespace halted plans to launch two communications satellites into orbit on Friday (Oct. 22) to allow time for more ground equipment checks. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/ariane-5-double-satellite-launch-delay-october-2021
Continue ReadingSpacefarer Ariana Grande has has a starring role in Fornite’s Fornitemares event for Chapter 2, Season 8 as “the galaxy’s greatest monster hunter.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/fortnite-spacefarer-ariana-grande
Continue ReadingThomas Pesquet tucked a copy of the story in paperback somewhere in the SpaceX Crew Dragon before his launch. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/dune-book-in-space-station-astronaut-fan
Continue ReadingLock and load with these awesome Nerf gun deals, with savings on Star wars, Halo, Fortnite blasters. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nerf-gun-deals
Continue ReadingNASA and the Canadian Space Agency just announced 18 winners in Phase 1 of the Deep Space Food Challenge, which aims to spur the development of potentially game-changing food tech. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-deep-space-food-challenge-winners
Continue ReadingNASA’s newest space telescope will face 29 ‘harrowing’ days after launch as it makes its way to a deep-space destination nearly 1 million miles (1.6 million km) from Earth. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/james-webb-space-telescope-deployments-video
Continue ReadingThe risk of collisions in space, the fate of the United States in orbit after the space station retires and continuing debates over NASA’s path back to the moon dominated a two-hour hearing. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/senate-hearing-space-junk-iss-extension-politics
Continue ReadingSatellite megaconstellations are becoming a serious problem to 21st century astronomy akin to urban light pollution, and speedy action is needed to mitigate, a new report finds. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/megaconstellations-disruption-astronomy-like-light-pollution
Continue ReadingThis pretty field of view spans over 2 degreesor 4 full moons on the sky,filled with stars toward the constellation Taurus, the Bull.Above and right of center in the frame you can spot the faint fuzzy reddishappearance of Messier 1 (M1),also known as the Crab Nebula.M1 is the first object in 18th century comet hunterCharles Messier’s famous catalog of things which aredefinitely not comets.
Continue ReadingIt’s tough to be the biggest planet in the solar system, and this fall Jupiter is taking a beating. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/jupiter-impact-flash-october-2021-photo-video
Continue ReadingNanoracks, Voyager Space and Lockheed Martin announced today (Oct. 21) that they plan to get a free-flying private space station called Starlab up and running in low Earth orbit by 2027. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/starlab-private-space-station-earth-orbit
Continue ReadingThe full moon of Wednesday (Oct. 21), known by many as the “Hunter’s Moon,” provided a celestial treat for skywatchers around the world. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/october-full-hunter-moon-2021-photos
Continue ReadingPlumes of hot gas and charged particles emitted by black holes drift across distances of hundreds of thousands of light years. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/black-hole-volcanic-eruptions-affect-star-formation
Continue ReadingThe detection of interstellar objects in the solar system has raised an interesting question: How much of the solar system is made of foreign material? Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/how-much-solar-system-interstellar-material
Continue ReadingIn a new study, male mice exposed to simulated galactic cosmic radiation (GCR) — high-energy radiation in space more commonly known as deep-space radiation — experienced impaired spatial learning. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mice-research-deep-space-radiation-health-effects
Continue ReadingBlown by fast winds from a hot, massive star,this cosmic bubble is huge.Cataloged asSharpless2-308 it lies some 5,000 light-years away toward the constellation ofthe Big Dog(CanisMajor) and covers slightly more of the sky than a Full Moon.Thatcorrespondsto a diameter of 60 light-years at its estimated distance.The massive star that created the bubble, aWolf-Rayet star,is the bright onenear the centerof the nebula.
Continue ReadingAstronomers have known for years that galaxies are cannibalistic. Massive galaxies like our own Milky Way have gained mass by absorbing smaller neighbours. Now it looks like smaller galaxies like the Large Magellanic Cloud have also feasted on smaller neighbours. Continue reading “The Large Magellanic Cloud Stole one of its Globular Clusters”
Continue ReadingA failed Russian spy satellite crashed back to Earth early this morning (Oct. 20), burning up in a brilliant fireball spotted by many observers in the American Midwest. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/russian-spy-satellite-kosmos-2551-fireball-video
Continue ReadingAn uncrewed Russian cargo ship will begin swapping parking spots at the International Space Station tonight (Oct. 20) and take just over a day reach its new berth. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/russian-progress-78-cargo-ship-iss-docking-port-swap
Continue ReadingWhy would this mission go out as far as Jupiter – but then not visit Jupiter?Lucy’s plan is to follow different leads about the origin of our Solar System than can be found at Jupiter – where Juno now orbits.Jupiter is such a massive planet that its gravity captures numerous asteroids that orbit the Sun ahead of it – and behind.
Continue ReadingThe confirmation of gravitational waves back in 2017 continues to unlock whole new worlds of physics but also continues to elicit further questions. The detection of each gravitational wave brings a new challenge – how to find out what caused the event. Sometimes that is harder than it sounds. Now a team led by Alejandro Vigna-Gomez of the University of Copenhagen thinks they found a model of star death that helps to explain some previously inexplicable findings – and points to a galaxy with many more massive neutron stars than previously thought.
Continue ReadingRecently, astronomers have been finding protoplanetary discs around certain stars. Their discovery has helped kick off a new work in planetary formation theory. But planets aren’t the objects that form from discs of material in space. Moons do too. Now, scientists led by Dr. Tomas Stolker of Leiden University and his team have delved deeper into the characteristics of a “protolunar” disc surrounding a “super Jupiter” exoplanet about 500 light-years away.
Continue ReadingJupiter’s atmosphere has plenty of distinct features, including lightning and the Great Red Spot. But the underlying processes that drive these features are less well understood, as the physics of the gases that make up Jupiter’s atmosphere is complicated. A team of scientists from all over the globe has found a familiar process in all the chaos, though.
Continue ReadingImagine a scenario where we detect an asteroid heading straight for Earth. Imagine that it will arrive in a couple of days, or worse, only a few hours. What could be done to stop it? It might be possible to protect ourselves and the planet on such short notice. But we’d have to test and build the right infrastructure to do it.
Continue ReadingA crew of 12 “disability ambassadors” successfully completed a weightless flight Sunday (Oct. 17) in the pursuit to make space accessible for all. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/astroaccess-disability-ambassadors-zero-g-flight
Continue ReadingSave over $28 on this amazing inflatable BB-8 costume for Halloween. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-wars-inflatable-bb8-halloween-costume-deal
Continue ReadingSpaceX conducted a brief engine test at its South Texas facilities last night (Oct. 18) with SN20, which the company is prepping to make the Starship program’s first-ever orbital test flight. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-starship-sn20-engine-test
Continue ReadingWhere did this big ball of stars come from?Palomar 6 is one of about 200 globular clusters of stars that survive in our Milky Way Galaxy.These spherical star-balls are older than our Sun as well as older than most stars that orbit in our galaxy’s disk. Palomar 6 itself is estimated to be about 12.
Continue ReadingA group of artists has launched a colorful, jellyfish-looking craft into Earth’s stratosphere as part of a unique test flight. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/beyond-earth-space-perspective-living-light-art-in-space
Continue ReadingSian Proctor, the pilot for SpaceX’s historic Inspiration4 mission, is on cloud 9 after returning from her epic three-day-long spaceflight. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/inspiration4-spacex-mission-sian-proctor-reflection
Continue ReadingIn a new PBS series from NOVA, viewers will go on a journey through the universe, exploring everything from the Big Bang to the effects of supermassive black holes. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/pbs-nova-series-universe-revealed
Continue ReadingAfter traveling to the edge of space this week, William Shatner and the crew of the NS-18 mission made it back to Earth safe and sound. This was the second time Blue Origin’s New Shepard launch vehicle flew to space with a crew aboard, and as with the inaugural flight, Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos decided to enlist some star power!
Continue ReadingAn early morning launch is planned for the Lucy spacecraft, the first space mission to study Jupiter’s Trojan asteroids. Tomorrow, October 16 at 5:34 a.m. EDT is the first day and time in Lucy’s 21-day launch window, and current weather conditions show a 90% chance of favorable conditions for liftoff from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.
Continue ReadingSqueezing flybys of eight asteroids, most in a completely unexplored region of space, into just 12 years is a challenge, but that’s exactly what NASA’s newest mission will do. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-lucy-asteroids-mission-pathway-preview
Continue ReadingVirgin Galactic won’t fly another crewed space mission this year after all. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/virgin-galactic-delays-next-crewed-flight-2022
Continue ReadingHTC’s new portable VR headset, the HTC Vive Flow, is looking to bring virtual reality to the masses. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/htc-vive-flow-vr-headset-unveiled
Continue ReadingThe first-ever discovery of a planet orbiting a dead star suggests that some worlds in our solar system have a chance to survive the sun’s violent demise some five billion years from now. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/first-planet-orbiting-white-dwarf-discovered
Continue ReadingMysterious radio signals may blast out from auroras on distant stars triggered by hidden planets, a new study finds. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/hidden-exoplanets-trigger-auroras-distant-stars
Continue ReadingThe Lucy mission will carry on the NASA deep-space tradition of bringing a commemorative plaque along for the cosmic ride. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-lucy-asteroids-plaque-for-the-future
Continue ReadingA meteorite that landed in British Columbia crashed through a roof and narrowly missed hitting a woman who was asleep in her bed at the time. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/meteorite-near-miss-bedroom-canada
Continue ReadingAbout 70 million light-years distant, gorgeous spiral galaxy NGC 289 islarger than ourown Milky Way.Seen nearly face-on, its bright core and colorful central disk give wayto remarkably faint, bluish spiral arms.The extensive armssweep well over 100 thousand light-years from the galaxy’s center.At the lower right in this sharp,telescopic galaxy portraitthe main spiral arm seems toencounter a small, fuzzy ellipticalcompanion galaxy interacting with enormous NGC 289.
Continue ReadingA mega-comet – potentially the largest ever discovered – is heading from the Oort Cloud towards our direction. Estimated to be 100–200 kilometers across, the unusual celestial wanderer will make its closest approach to the Sun in 2031. However, the closest it will come to Earth is to the orbit of Saturn.
Continue ReadingThe Solar System’s moons are intriguing objects for exploration. Especially moons like Europa and Enceladus. Their subsurface oceans make them primary targets in the search for life. But why not send one spacecraft to visit several moons? NASA’s about to launch its Lucy mission which will visit 8 separate asteroids. Could the same be done for a mission to multiple moons?
Continue ReadingMars has become something of an international playground over the past twenty years. There are currently eleven missions from five space agencies exploring the Red Planet, a combination of orbiters, landers, and rovers. Several additional robotic missions will be leaving for Mars in the next few years, and crewed missions are planned for the 2030s.
Continue ReadingChina is all set to launch its second crew of three astronauts to its new space station — including the first woman to visit the orbiting outpost. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-shenzhou-13-astronaut-launch-webcast
Continue ReadingThe heir to the British throne thinks the world’s brightest minds should focus on saving Earth rather than colonizing the solar system. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/prince-william-space-tourism-save-earth-first
Continue ReadingOne of the most challenging questions to answer when confronting the Fermi Paradox is why exponentially scaling technologies haven’t taken over the universe by now. Commonly known as von Neumann probes, the idea of a self-replicating swarm of extraterrestrial robots has been a staple of science fiction for decades. But so far, there has never been any evidence of their existence outside the realm of fiction.
Continue ReadingSpacecraft have visited most pockets of the solar system by now, but a new region is about to come under the robotic inspection: the two clumps of asteroids that flank mighty Jupiter in its orbit. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-lucy-asteroids-mission-science-goals
Continue ReadingA precious cargo has arrived at Kennedy Space Center in Florida from Europe this week: The Europe-built service module that in 2023 will power the first human mission to the moon since Apollo. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/orion-service-module-artemis-2-nasa-delivery
Continue ReadingA Long Distance Call E.T. managed to call home with a Speak and Spell, buzzsaw blade, and an umbrella. The reality of interstellar communication is a bit more complicated. Space is really, really big. The power needed to transmit a signal across the void is huge. However, rather than using super high power transmitters, recent research by Stephen Kerby and Jason T.
Continue ReadingSpace Perspective, which is developing a balloon-based system to carry customers to the stratosphere, announced today (Oct. 14) that it has secured $40 million in “Series A” funding. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-perspective-raises-funding-balloon-tourism
Continue ReadingChina’s Shenzhou 12 astronauts have been back on Earth for nearly a month, but we just got a look at some of the gorgeous photos they captured in orbit — with smartphones. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/shenzhou-12-astronaut-photos-earth-smartphones
Continue ReadingAstronaut Stephanie Wilson can be seen 4,800 square feet (446 square meters) tall in a new “Earthwork” portrait in Atlanta, Georgia. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-astronaut-stephanie-wilson-earthwork-art-atlanta
Continue ReadingThe 24th Annual International Mars Society Convention begins Thursday (Oct. 14), and you can watch the whole thing online for free. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-society-convention-2021-online-webcasts
Continue ReadingWe finally have our first look at William Shatner’s first real trip to space after decades portraying a legendary “Star Trek” captain and it looks like the view was amazing. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/william-shatner-sees-earth-from-space-blue-origin-video
Continue ReadingThe first black holes to appear in the universe may have formed from the direct collapse of gas. When they collapsed, they released a flood of radiation, including radio waves. A new study has found that the next generation of massive radio telescopes may be able to detect these bursts, giving precious insights into a critical epoch in the history of the universe.
Continue ReadingWhew! A major milestone was achieved today in the James Webb Space Telescope’s journey towards launch. After the telescope successfully arrived in French Guiana yesterday after a secretive 16-day ocean journey (with apparently no pirates in sight), today the telescope took a short road trip over land to the ESA’s spaceport in Kourou.
Continue ReadingA cargo ship carrying the $10 billion James Webb Space Telescope arrived in French Guiana on Tuesday (Oct. 12), wrapping up a 16-day ocean voyage that covered 5,800 miles (9,300 kilometers). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-james-webb-space-telescope-arrives-french-guiana
Continue ReadingA solar storm hit Earth and brought with it a spectacular light show visible as far south as New York. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/news/solar-storm-hits-earth-brining-northern-lights-to-new-york
Continue ReadingIn 2011, NASA announced a bold new program to leverage partnerships between the government and the commercial space sector to restore domestic launch capability. As part of the Commercial Crew Program (CCP), NASA selected Boeing and SpaceX to develop next-generation crew-rated capsules that would transport astronauts and payloads to International Space Station (ISS) and other locations in Low-Earth Orbit (LEO).
Continue ReadingMany regions on Earth are temperate, nutrient-rich, stable environments where life seems to thrive effortlessly. But not all of Earth. Some parts, like Greenland’s ice sheet, are inhospitable. In our nascent search for life elsewhere in the Solar System, it stands to reason that we’ll be looking at worlds that are marginal and inhospitable.
Continue ReadingThe ‘Star Trek’ star speaks about the final frontier on Twitter, in a Blue Origin video. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/william-shatner-ready-blue-origin-space-launch
Continue ReadingWe now know what caused that memorable power slide during Astra’s most recent launch. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/astra-identifies-cause-august-launch-failure
Continue ReadingBlue Origin’s NS-18 crew, starring “Star Trek” captain William Shatner, is officially “go” for a real-life spaceflight on Wednesday (Oct. 13). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/william-shatner-blue-origin-go-for-launch
Continue ReadingΔιαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/blade-runner-black-lotus-trailer-premiere-date
Continue ReadingNASA is getting ready to launch a new science spacecraft Saturday (Oct. 16) to study asteroids near Jupiter, and you can watch mission coverage live all week. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-lucy-asteroid-mission-launch-webcasts
Continue ReadingSatellites have observed the intensifying eruption on the Spain-owned island of La Palma over the weekend as new streams of lava spilled out of the Cumbre Vieja volcano after its crater collapsed. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/satellites-capture-revitalized-la-palma-volcano-eruption
Continue ReadingWith the best binoculars you can spend your days observing wildlife, and your evenings gazing at the night sky Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/26021-best-binoculars.html
Continue ReadingThe tumultuous era of the big bang may have been chaotic enough to flood the universe with primordial black holes. Eventually some of those black holes will find each other and merge, sending out ripples of gravitational waves. A comprehensive search for those gravitational wave signatures hasn’t found anything, putting tight constraints on the abundance of these mysterious objects.
Continue ReadingIt’s been a long and winding road getting the James Webb Space Telescope from concept to reality. And finally, after decades of planning, work, delays, and cost overruns, the next generation of space telescopes is finally ready to launch. But even now, as the telescope might be secretly traveling by cargo ship to the European Space Agency (ESA) launch site in French Guiana, everyone involved with the JWST project knows a successful launch isn’t the final victory.
Continue Reading“Star Trek: Prodigy,” Paramount+'s new animated Trek show, wowed the New York Comic Con crowed with its first full-length episode. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-trek-prodigy-first-episode-nycc-2021
Continue ReadingWhat would it be like to fly over the largest moon in the Solar System?In June, the robotic Juno spacecraft flew past Jupiter’s huge moon Ganymede and took images that have been digitally constructed into a detailed flyby.As the featured video begins, Juno swoops over the two-toned surface of the 2,000-km wide moon, revealing an icy alien landscape filled with grooves and craters.
Continue ReadingHave you ever watched the Moon rise?The slow rise of a nearly full moon over a clear horizon can be an impressive sight.One impressive moonrise was imaged in early 2013 over Mount VictoriaLookout in Wellington, New Zealand.With detailed planning, an industrious astrophotographer placed a camera about two kilometers away and pointed it across the lookout to where the Moon would surely soon be making its nightly debut.
Continue ReadingAn impressive collection from throughout the epic sci-fi show’s long history. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-trek-exploring-new-worlds-exhibition
Continue ReadingNASA has big plans to fight against climate change and its devastating global impacts with a new climate action plan the agency released on Thursday (Oct. 7). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-climate-change-action-plan-president-biden
Continue ReadingBoeing’s Starliner astronaut taxi won’t get off the ground this year after all. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/boeing-starliner-test-flight-oft-2-early-2022
Continue ReadingThis pretty starfield spans about three full moons (1.5 degrees)across the heroic northern constellation ofPerseus.It holds the famouspair of open star clusters,h and Chi Persei.Also cataloged asNGC 869 (top) and NGC 884,both clusters are about 7,000 light-years away andcontain stars much younger and hotter than the Sun. Separated by only a few hundred light-years, the clusters areboth 13 million years youngbased onthe ages oftheir individualstars,evidence that they were likely a product of the samestar-forming region.
Continue ReadingNearly eight months into the Perseverance rover’s mission on Mars, researchers have confirmed that Jezero crater is (as was believed) an ancient lakebed, but more significantly, that it once experienced powerful flash floods that pushed boulders from tens of miles upstream into the crater basin. Continue reading “Perseverance Sees Evidence of Flash Floods in Jezero Crater”
Continue ReadingThe first of three live webcasts will begin on Friday (Oct. 8) at 4 a.m. EDT (0800 GMT). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/19195-night-sky-planets-asteroids-webcasts.html
Continue ReadingWASP-76b is an ultra-hot Jupiter about 640 light-years away from Earth in the constellation Pisces. A few years ago it gained notoriety for being so hot that iron falls as rain. It’s tidally locked to its star, and the planet’s star-facing hemisphere can reach temperatures as high as 2400 Celsius, well above iron’s 1538 C melting point.
Continue ReadingBy 2027, the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope – or Roman Space Telescope (RST), for short – will take to space and build on the legacy of the venerable Hubble Space Telescope (HST). Combing a large primary mirror, a camera as sensitive as its predecessors, and next-generation surveying capabilities, Roman will have the power of “One-Hundred Hubbles.
Continue ReadingThe first stars to appear in the universe lived fast and died young. Today, none of them likely remain. But their remnants, the black holes and neutron stars, might still wander around the cosmos. Unfortunately, they’re extremely difficult to detect unless they merge, and according to new research the only way to see them would be to conduct an unprecedented survey of the local volume of the universe.
Continue ReadingPhotos snapped by Perseverance show that Jezero Crater did indeed host a large river-fed lake in the ancient past. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-rover-perseverance-confirms-lake-delta-jezero-crater
Continue ReadingChina’s new moon-rock treasure trove may be a billion years younger than the material the Apollo program brought home decades ago, according to new research. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-change-5-moon-rock-age-volcanism
Continue ReadingNASA released its first digital graphic novel featuring the first woman to walk on the moon, allowing readers to explore space through interactive experiences. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-interactive-graphic-novel-first-woman
Continue ReadingEndurance is scheduled to launch toward the International Space Station on Oct. 30, kicking off SpaceX’s Crew-3 mission. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-crew-dragon-capsule-named-endurance
Continue ReadingA new YouTube original follows a group of kids who go on a scavenger hunt with clues delivered from the International Space Station, with Vice President Kamala Harris assisting. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-scavenger-hunt-kamala-harris-youtube
Continue ReadingStar Trek meets star reality as William Shatner, the iconic 90-year-old actor, will fly on the next Blue Origins suborbital launch on October 12th. Continue reading “It’s Official, William Shatner Will be Flying to Space With Blue Origin” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.universetoday.com/152864/its-official-william-shatner-will-be-flying-to-space-with-blue-origin/
Continue ReadingOur favorite Vulcan from “Star Trek” finally gets a proper account of his life in Titan Books’ The Autobiography of Mr. Spock.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-trek-auto-biography-of-mr-spock-book-excerpt
Continue ReadingBlue Origin broke multiple Guinness World Records with the first crewed spaceflight in July. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/blue-origin-first-crewed-launch-four-world-records
Continue ReadingMars-bound landers and rovers may not need to undergo quite such stringent cleaning procedures as they previously have before leaving Earth. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-planetary-protection-guidelines-could-loosen
Continue ReadingOut of this world Lego space deals for every budget and every age. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/lego-space-deals
Continue ReadingIf you’re looking for a drone to get a taste of flying on Earth (or other worlds) this holiday season, you can get this 4DRC F10 Drone for a whopping 35% off at Amazon right now. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/4rdc-f10-drone-quadcopter-deal
Continue ReadingIf scientists want astronomy to thrive throughout the 21st century, we need a new approach: to view new observatories through a lens of public benefit. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/astronomers-public-relations-for-giant-observatories
Continue ReadingWhen NASA’s most recent Mars lander trekked out to the Red Planet, it had historic company: two tiny cubesats, the first to leave the relative safety of Earth orbit. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/interplanetary-cubesats-beyond-earth-after-marco
Continue ReadingStephen Colbert told the ‘Star Trek’ star that space isn’t as fun as the franchise showed us. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/william-shatner-launch-blue-origin-twitter
Continue ReadingAstronomers have been using gravitational waves to detect merging black holes for years now, but may have to rely on pulsars – rapidly spinning neutron stars – to observe the mergers of supermassive black holes. Continue reading “Astronomers Might use Pulsars to First Detect Merging Supermassive Black Holes” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.
Continue ReadingEven the most supermassive of the supermassive black holes aren’t very large, making it extremely difficult to measure their sizes. However, astronomers have recently developed a new technique that can estimate the mass of a black hole based on the movement of hot gas around them – even when the black hole itself it smaller than a single pixel.
Continue ReadingTwo astronauts expected to fly on early missions of Boeing’s crew capsule will instead ride to orbit with SpaceX, NASA announced today (Oct. 6). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-reassigns-astronauts-boeing-spacex
Continue ReadingScientists have identified a rare solar system object with traits of both an asteroid and a comet. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/asteroid-comet-both-2005-qn173
Continue ReadingGlobal satellite-based high-speed internet access will come at a cost, polluting the skies and contaminating astronomical observations. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/megaconstellations-could-destroy-astronomy-no-easy-fix
Continue ReadingA new meteor shower began outbursting last week and astronomers expect its main peak to happen in the next few days. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/new-arid-meteor-shower-radar-detection
Continue ReadingTheir work gave us crucial insights into how complex systems behave. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nobel-prize-physics-climate-systems-2021
Continue ReadingWelcome back to our Fermi Paradox series, where we take a look at possible resolutions to Enrico Fermi’s famous question, “Where Is Everybody?” Today, we examine the possibility that we haven’t heard from any aliens is because no one is transmitting! In 1950, Italian-American physicist Enrico Fermi sat down to lunch with some of his colleagues at the Los Alamos National Laboratory, where he had worked five years prior as part of the Manhattan Project.
Continue ReadingNow 90 years old, William Shatner will soon be the oldest person who’s ever flown to space. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/william-shatner-age-oldest-person-space-blue-origin
Continue ReadingThe SETI Institute has partnered with Unistellar and The Planetary Society to host virtual World Space Week events that aim to inspire the next generation of female space explorers. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/world-space-week-2021-seti-unistellar-planetary-society
Continue ReadingHere’s everything you need to know about Blue Origin’s launch of William Shatner and his crew on the New Shepard spacecraft on Oct. 12, 2021. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/william-shatner-blue-origin-new-shepard-launch-explained
Continue ReadingThe original “Star Trek” captain, William Shatner, is contemplating the “vastness of space” ahead of his real-life journey to the final frontier on Oct. 12. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/william-shatner-blue-origin-spaceflight-vastness-of-space-today-show
Continue ReadingThe United Arab Emirates aims to launch its second interplanetary mission in 2028, an ambitious mission to the asteroid belt that will conclude with a landing on a space rock. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/united-arab-emirates-asteroid-mission-2028
Continue ReadingThis 6-inch collectible Darth Vader figure is 15% off from Amazon. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-wars-black-series-darth-vader-figure-deal
Continue ReadingA Chinese lander and rover are still up and running more than 1,000 Earth days after they made a historic first-ever landing on the far side of the moon. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-chang-e-4-moon-far-side-1000-days
Continue ReadingCarl Sagan once famously, and sarcastically, observed that, since we couldn’t see what was going on on the surface of Venus, there must be dinosaurs living there. Once humans started landing probes on the planet’s surface, any illusion of a lush tropical world was quickly dispelled. Venus was a hellscape of extraordinary temperatures and pressures that would make it utterly inhospitable to anything resembling Earth life.
Continue ReadingThe new Arid meteor shower may be making itself known in early October 2021. It’s not every day that we witness an outburst from a new meteor shower gracing the skies of the Earth. But that’s just what may be in store this week for fortunate observers deep in the southern hemisphere, with the advent of the Arid meteors.
Continue ReadingA Russian actress and director arrived at the International Space Station Tuesday (Oct. 5) on a Soyuz spacecraft to shoot a movie in orbit. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/russian-film-crew-soyuz-docks-at-space-station
Continue ReadingNASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter spied the little Perseverance Rover chugging around Jezero Crater in a striking new image. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/perseverance-mars-rover-spotted-by-recon-orbiter
Continue ReadingThe ‘ultrahot Jupiter’ exoplanet WASP-76 b may be hotter than scientists had thought — and that’s really saying something. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/wasp-76b-exoplanet-hotter-than-thought
Continue ReadingRussian actress Yulia Peresild, producer Klim Shipenko and cosmonaut Anton Shkaplerov have launched on a 12-day mission to the International Space Station to film a feature-length movie in space. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/russian-film-crew-launches-to-space-station
Continue ReadingThe European and Japanese BepiColombo spacecraft made the closest ever measurements of the magnetic field of Mercury above the planet’s southern hemisphere as it zoomed past. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/bepicolombo-first-mercury-flyby-video
Continue ReadingA major astrochemical project has produced comprehensive maps of molecules in protoplanetary disks and found lots of organic material. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/life-chemicals-abundant-in-universe
Continue ReadingTwo images shared on Twitter last week by cosmonaut Oleg Novitsky show the International Space Station in all its complex, multimodular glory. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/international-space-station-cosmonaut-photos
Continue ReadingIDW Publishing offers up a spooky one-shot starring Starscream with “Transformers: Halloween Special.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/transformers-halloween-special-idw-comics
Continue ReadingA Chinese launch company is aiming to provide rides to space for tourists as soon as 2024, apparently drawing inspiration from the exploits of Blue Origin. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-suborbital-space-tourism-cas-space-rockets
Continue ReadingWorld View Enterprises is developing a balloon-based system that will carry people to the stratosphere, with the first commercial flights targeted for 2024, the company announced today (Oct. 4). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/world-view-space-tourism-stratosphere-balloon
Continue ReadingAs the planets of our Solar System demonstrate, understanding the solar dynamics of a system is a crucial aspect of determining habitability. Because of its protective magnetic field, Earth has maintained a fluffy atmosphere for billions of years, ensuring a stable climate for life to evolve. In contrast, other rocky planets that orbit our Sun are either airless, have super-dense (Venus), or have very thin atmospheres (Mars) due to their interactions with the Sun.
Continue ReadingSometime around 2.4 billion years ago, a nascent planet Earth underwent one of the most dramatic changes in its history. Known as the Great Oxidation Event, this period saw Earth’s atmosphere suddenly bloom with (previously scarce) molecular oxygen. The rapid alteration of the atmosphere’s composition was nothing short of a cataclysm for some early lifeforms (at the time, mostly simple celled prokaryotes).
Continue ReadingEvery two years, Mars enters what is known as a “Solar Conjunction,” where its orbit takes it behind the Sun relative to Earth. During these periods, the hot plasma regularly expelled by the Sun’s corona can cause interference with radio signals transmitted between Earth and Mars. To avoid signal corruption and the unexpected behaviors that could result, NASA and other space agencies declare a moratorium on communications for two weeks.
Continue ReadingThe color of 2022 will be “bright skies,” according to paint manufacturer Dulux. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/sky-colors-explained-blue-and-beyond
Continue ReadingThe BepiColombo mission captured its first up-close look at the planet Mercury in a flyby, revealing a rocky world covered with craters. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mercury-bepicolombo-first-flyby-photos
Continue ReadingNew images of the volcanic eruption on the Spanish island of La Palma taken from space show the unstoppable river of lava flowing into the Atlantic Ocean. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/la-palma-volcano-lava-reaches-ocean-astronauts-satellites-photos
Continue ReadingThat enigmatic U.S. military X-37B robotic space drone has now chalked up more than 500 days circling the Earth. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/x-37b-space-plane-500-days-in-orbit-otv-6-mission
Continue ReadingBen Robinson and Ian Spelling discuss how a loving salute to the original “Star Trek” series came together. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-trek-original-series-celebration-book
Continue ReadingThis year’s World Space Week kicks off Monday (Oct. 4), bringing people together from around the world to celebrate women in space with a variety of events and interactive learning activities. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/world-space-week-2021-events
Continue ReadingA recent discovery of giant ammonia-rich hailstones, dubbed mushballs, on Jupiter might explain why Uranus and Neptune seem to have no ammonia in their atmospheres. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/uranus-mushballs-hailstones-stinky-gas-neptune-atmosphere-anomaly
Continue ReadingEarth is reflecting less light as its climate continues to change, new research suggests. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/climate-change-dimming-earth
Continue ReadingBepiColombo made a quick visit to Venus in August and is on to its next rendezvous. On October 1st it’ll perform a flyby of Mercury, the spacecraft’s eventual destination. This visit is just a little flirtation—one of six—ahead of its eventual orbital link-up with Mercury in late 2025. The quick visit will yield some scientific results, though, and they’ll be just a taste of what’s ahead in BepiColumbo’s one-year mission to Mercury.
Continue ReadingThere is no dark side of the Moon. But there are dark spots on it – specifically at the bottom of craters that are never reached by any sunlight no matter where the Moon is facing. These areas have intrigued scientists for decades, in no small part because lack of sunlight means a lower temperature, allowing frozen materials to stay frozen.
Continue ReadingThree months after certifying that their candies are “guaranteed to actually float while in space,” Skittles is offering one fan the chance to test it out for themselves. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/skittles-zero-g-sweepstakes
Continue ReadingOne advantage to planetary science is that insights from one planet could explain phenomena on another. We understand Venus’ greenhouse gas effect from our own experience on the Earth, and Jupiter and Saturn share some characteristics. But Jupiter also provides insight into other, farther out systems, such as Uranus and Neptune.
Continue ReadingStarlink keeps growing, and so do its capabilities. Lately, even people outside of SpaceX have even been developing capabilities for it. A team of researchers from the Ohio State University (OSU) and the University of California Irvine (UCI) has developed a way to use Starlinks networked satellites as a basic navigation tool.
Continue ReadingNine small satellites will launch to Earth orbit atop Japan’s Epsilon rocket tonight (Sept. 30). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nine-satellites-launch-japanese-rocket-epsilon-5
Continue ReadingSpaceX’s Dragon cargo resupply spacecraft undocked from the International Space Station packed full of science experiments after one month at the orbiting laboratory. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-dragon-crs-23-returns-to-earth
Continue ReadingAs the first American woman to fly into space, Sally Ride became one of the largest figures in space exploration history. Now, Ride is being honored with a Little People figure in her likeness. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/fisher-price-astronaut-sally-ride-little-people
Continue ReadingThe melting of Earth’s polar ice is warping the planet’s crust. Here’s how that’s linked to climate change. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/melting-ice-warps-earth-crust
Continue ReadingThe Federal Aviation Administration has wrapped up its six-week inquiry into the July 11 test flight of Virgin Galactic’s VSS Unity space plane. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/faa-clears-virgin-galactic-start-flying-again
Continue ReadingTwo cubesats designed to study the Earth’s magnetic field and to look for exoplanets around nearby stars rode to space Monday (Sept. 27) with NASA’s new Landsat 9 Earth observation mission. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/landsat9-launch-cubesats-exoplanets-and-magnetosphere
Continue ReadingGorgeous spiral galaxy M33 seems to have more than its fair share ofglowing hydrogen gas.A prominent member of the local group of galaxies, M33 is alsoknown as the Triangulum Galaxy andlies a mere 3 million light-years away. Sprawling along loose spiral arms that wind toward the core,M33’s giantHII regions aresome of the largest known stellar nurseries,sites of the formation of short-lived but very massive stars.
Continue ReadingIn a few billion years the Sun will end its life as a white dwarf. As the Sun runs out of hydrogen to fuse for energy it will collapse under its own weight. Gravity will compress the Sun until it’s roughly the size of Earth, at which point a bit of quantum physics will kick in.
Continue ReadingSpace exploration requires all kinds of interesting solutions to complex problems. There is a branch of NASA designed to support the innovators trying to solve those problems – the Institute for Advanced Concepts (NIAC). They occasionally hand out grant funding to worthy projects trying to tackle some of these challenges. The results from one of those grants are now in, and they are intriguing.
Continue ReadingAmerica’s Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is well known for its challenges. It held a series of autonomous driving competitions back in the early 2000s that directly led to today’s self-driving cars. Now that Grand Challenge has evolved into a new one – the Subterranean (SubT) challenge, which took place last week.
Continue ReadingThe search for water on Mars has consumed a lot of data collection and research time. Underground lakes have been found and then discounted again. Melted ice has been proposed and then dismissed again. All this attention focuses on one of the most important resources available to any future Martian explorers.
Continue ReadingCatastrophic floods from overflowing lakes on early Mars may have carved out many of the Red Planet’s valleys, a new study finds. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-shaped-by-ancient-lake-bursts
Continue ReadingSpaceX founder Elon Musk isn’t impressed by his rival Jeff Bezos’ legal approach to a moon shot. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/elon-musk-on-jeff-bezos-moon-lawsuit
Continue ReadingChina launched two missions on Monday within only a few hours of each other, and one has been declared lost. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-kuaizhou-1a-launch-failure-september-2021
Continue ReadingHave you ever seen a gigantic jet? They are extremely rare but tremendously powerful.Gigantic jets are a type of lightning discharge documented only this century that occur between some thunderstorms and the Earth’s ionosphere high above them. Pictured above is the middle and top of one such jet caught last week by a lightning and meteor camera from PuertoRico, USA.
Continue ReadingOur conventional models of planet formation may have to be updated, according to a pair of new papers. Accretion is the keyword in current planet formation theory. The idea is that the planets formed out of the solar nebula, the material left over after the Sun formed. They did this through accretion, where small particles accumulate into more massive objects.
Continue ReadingOn Friday, Sept. 17th, three Chinese astronauts returned safely from space following a three-month stay aboard the new Tiangong space station. This was a major milestone for the Chinese Manned Space (CMS) program, which beats its previous record for the longest crewed mission to space. Whereas the Shenzhou 11 mission (2016) lasted 33 days, the crew of Tang Hongbo, Nie Haisheng, and Liu Boming spent a total of 92 days in orbit.
Continue ReadingThe volatile nature of space rocket engines means that many early prototypes end up embedded in dirt banks or decorating the tops of any trees that are unfortunate enough to neighbor testing sites. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/3d-printed-rocket-engines-private-space-technology
Continue ReadingLucy is scheduled to launch Oct. 16, kicking off a landmark mission that will see the probe get up close and personal with eight different space rocks over the next dozen years. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-lucy-trojan-asteroid-mission-october-launch
Continue ReadingNASA plans to pause most of its Martian work in October for safety reasons associated with the Red Planet’s position in space. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-mars-blackout-solar-conjunction-2021
Continue ReadingA stuffed cow is currently a lone occupant of the Chinese Tianhe space station, waiting to be joined by the crew of the upcoming Shenzhou 13 mission. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-space-station-stuffed-cow
Continue ReadingA decade of Jovian storm-chasing paid off for the Hubble Space Telescope. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/jupiter-great-red-spot-wind-speeds-increase
Continue ReadingNASA launched its powerful new Landsat 9 Earth-observing satellite into orbit on Sept. 27, 2021, on a mission to monitor our planet’s land resources. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/landsat-9-photos
Continue ReadingDirector Klim Shipenko, actor Yulia Peresild and cosmonaut Anton Shkaplerov are scheduled to launch toward the orbiting lab aboard a Russian Soyuz spacecraft on Oct. 5. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/russian-film-crew-launch-one-week-away
Continue ReadingAn increasing number of researchers are blueprinting low-cost and novel ways to further explore the Red Planet. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/cheap-mars-exploration-mission-ideas
Continue ReadingNow that we know that interstellar objects (ISOs) visit our Solar System, scientists are keen to understand them better. How could they be captured? If they’re captured, what happens to them? How many of them might be in our Solar System? One team of researchers is trying to find answers. Continue reading “What Happens to Interstellar Objects Captured by the Solar System?
Continue ReadingA lost piece of the moon belonging to Louisiana may have remained missing, if not been discarded or destroyed, had the plaque on which it was mounted not attracted the eye of a Florida gun collector. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/louisiana-missing-goodwill-moon-rock-found
Continue ReadingA reboot of the 90s sci-fi epic “Babylon 5” is in development at The CW network, Variety has reported. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/babylon-5-reboot-in-development
Continue ReadingNASA is gearing up to launch a new Earth-observing satellite and you can watch the action live online. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/landsat-9-launch-webcast
Continue ReadingAstronomers reveal WASP-127b’s clouds are unlike any found on Earth. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/exoplanet-WASP127b-strange-clouds
Continue ReadingSpace tourism vehicles are probably the only technology with the potential to kill humans that doesn’t need to undergo independent safety certification. Is that a good idea? Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-tourism-risk-safety-regulations
Continue ReadingHow did a round star create this square nebula?No one is quite sure.The round star, known as MWC 922 and possibly part of a multiple star system, appears at the center of the Red Square Nebula. The featured image combinesinfrared exposures from theHale Telescope onMt. Palomar inCalifornia, and theKeck-2 Telescope onMauna Kea inHawaii.
Continue ReadingTo the eye,this cosmic compositionnicely balances theBubble Nebula at the right with open star cluster M52.The pair would be lopsided on other scales, though.Embedded in a complex ofinterstellar dustand gas and blown by the winds from a single, massiveO-type star,the Bubble Nebula, also known as NGC 7635, is amere 10 light-years wide.
Continue ReadingNASA’s Perseverance rover has compiled a variety of photos since landing at its new home on Mars in February, offering a more comprehensive view of the Red Planet. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/perseverance-mars-rover-selfie-mission-critical-photos
Continue ReadingNew science from a stunning 2020 Hubble image illuminates the back story behind a shining loop of light. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/hubble-telescope-molten-ring-photo-distance-calculation
Continue ReadingOne of China’s few women astronauts is expected to be named among the crew of the upcoming Shenzhou 13 mission to the Chinese space station. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-woman-astronaut-on-space-station-mission
Continue ReadingThe sci-fi flick “Alien” has inspired 50 recipes to test out in your home kitchen from “Alien: The Official Cookbook” by Chris-Rachael Oseland. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/alien-the-official-cook-book
Continue ReadingWith it, astronomers hope to find the first galaxies to form in the universe, will search for Earthlike atmospheres around other planets and accomplish many other scientific goals. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/james-webb-space-telescope-how-and-why
Continue ReadingThis year an outburst of Perseid meteorssurprised skywatchers.The reliable meteor shower’speak was predicted for the night of August 12/13.But persistent visual observers in North America were deluged with astartling Perseid shower outbursta day later,with reports of multiple meteors per minute and sometimes per secondin the early hours of August 14.The shower radiant is high in adark night sky in this composite image.
Continue ReadingEarth is a geologically active planet, which means it has plate tectonics and volcanic eruptions that have not ceased. This activity extends all the way to the core, where action between a liquid outer core and a solid inner core generates a planetary magnetic field. In comparison, Mars is an almost perfect example of a “stagnant lid” planet, where geological activity billions of years ago and the surface has remained stagnant ever since.
Continue ReadingAstronomers have discovered a huge cavity 500 light-years wide in the Milky Way galaxy believed to have been carved out by a supernova 10 million years ago. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mysterious-milky-way-cavity-discovered
Continue ReadingIn “The Eternal Cylinder,” players must evolve their characters to survive in a surreal alien world. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/the-eternal-cylinder-space-game-deal
Continue ReadingA new video shows the Inspiration4 crew unveiling the incredible view of Earth from space, as seen through a domed window in their Crew Dragon spacecraft. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-inspiration4-unveil-cupola-window-video
Continue ReadingNew astronaut and satellite images of an active volcano on the island of La Palma reveal the frightening beauty of the eruption, as well as its dangerous proximity to humans. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/la-palma-volcano-eruption-satellite-astronaut-images
Continue ReadingThe mobile game ‘Star Trek Fleet Command’ is now available on PC and there’s new exclusives for players who download the game. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-trek-fleet-command-pc
Continue ReadingDiners enjoy a panoramic view of Earth from 220 miles up. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space220-restaurant-epcot-disney-nasa
Continue ReadingOne of the best innovations Lego has had in the last decade is leveraging the power of the internet to help choose what kits to create. Innovative designers can buy piece parts, make their own masterpieces, carefully document how to recreate them, and then lobby Lego to release them at a kit.
Continue ReadingΔιαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/stellina-smart-telescope-review.html
Continue ReadingA virtual reality-themed International Space Station series just got an Emmy. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-explorers-the-iss-experience-emmy-award
Continue ReadingΔιαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/international-space-station-future-end-congress-ask-nasa
Continue ReadingNASA’s InSight lander has detected its three most powerful marsquakes yet, potentially giving scientists an even clearer picture of the Red Planet’s interior. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-insight-lander-three-biggest-marsquakes
Continue ReadingSupermassive black holes (SMBH) reside in the center of galaxies like the Milky Way. They are mind-bogglingly massive, ranging from 1 million to 10 billion solar masses. Their smaller brethren, intermediate-mass black holes (IMBH), ranging between 100 and 100,000 solar masses, are harder to find. Astronomers have spotted an intermediate-mass black hole destroying a star that got too close.
Continue ReadingAbout 25 years ago, astrophysicists noticed something very interesting about the Universe. The fact that it was in a state of expansion had been known since the 1920s, thanks to the observation of Edwin Hubble. But thanks to the observations astronomers were making with the space observatory that bore his name (the Hubble Space Telescope), they began to notice how the rate of cosmic expansion was getting faster!
Continue ReadingAn archeological dig has uncovered evidence of a massive cosmic airburst event approximately 3,600 years ago that destroyed an entire city near the Dead Sea in the Middle East. The event was larger than the famous Tunguska airburst event in Russia in 1908, with a blast 1,000 times more powerful than the Hiroshima atomic bomb.
Continue ReadingNASA’s Ingenuity helicopter is getting ready for its 14th Red Planet flight, but the thinning Martian air is making such sorties more and more challenging. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-flying-harder-ingenuity-helicopter-14th-flight
Continue ReadingWe just got our first look at the U.S. Space Force’s formal wear. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-force-prototype-dress-uniforms
Continue ReadingThe brightest explosions in the universe could be the work of ancient, dying stars. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/empty-sky-gamma-ray-burst-supernova-emissions
Continue ReadingSatellites have captured a dramatic volcanic eruption that is shaking a Spanish island after half a century of silence. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/la-palma-volcanic-eruption-from-satellites
Continue ReadingThe FAA’s draft environmental review of SpaceX’s Starship operations suggests the program can likely proceed with its first orbital launch, although protecting wildlife could be a stumbling block. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/faa-releases-draft-environmental-review-spacex-starship
Continue ReadingShock testing is commonly used throughout engineering to determine how a product will do when impacted by something. That something could be anything from the ground to a cruise missile. Like so much else in space exploration, engineers at NASA are performing the same type of test, just scaled up. Instead of simply dropping the object under test, as is common in most settings, they shoot it with a steel ball going 3000 ft/second.
Continue ReadingAfter the release of Stellina and Vespera, Vaonis will launch the most powerful automated telescope yet, Hyperia. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/vaonis-hyperia-telescope
Continue ReadingThe first, and possibly only, trailer for Tom Hanks’ new movie entitled “Finch” has arrived and we get our first glimpse of a terrifying, post-apocalyptic Earth. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/finch-sci-fi-film-trailer-apple-tv-plus
Continue ReadingBoeing engineers are still troubleshooting valve problems that thwarted a launch try this summer. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/boeing-starliner-oft-2-test-launch-may-slip-2022
Continue ReadingAn asteroid measuring about three times the size of the Statue of Liberty will sail harmlessly by Earth on Sept. 22, the 2021 fall equinox. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/fall-equinox-asteroid-flyby-2021
Continue ReadingStargazers across the globe celebrated this year’s magical Harvest Moon, which marked the end of the summer season just two days before the autumnal equinox. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/harvest-moon-2021full-moon-skywatcher-photos
Continue ReadingThousands of tremors shook the island in the week before the eruption occurred. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/la-palma-volcanic-eruption-2021
Continue ReadingHasbro is releasing a new Nerf M41-A blaster from the film ‘Aliens’ and it measures over two feet long. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/aliens-hasbro-nerf-m41-a-blaster-coming-soon
Continue ReadingNASA is reorganizing its human spaceflight office, a move the agency believes will aid its push to put boots on the moon and Mars. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-splits-human-spaceflight-directorate-two-branches
Continue ReadingThere are two star patterns representing crowns that are visible in our current late-summer evening sky: Corona Borealis (the Northern Crown) and Corona Australis (the Southern Crown). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/celestial-crowns-in-late-summer-sky
Continue ReadingInterferometers are some of the most highly advanced sensor instruments that humans have made. They are used in everything from astronomy to quantum mechanics and have profoundly impacted our understanding of science. But not all interferometers have to be functional. A Dutch astronomer named Frans Snik has just designed one that, while it isn’t function, is inspiring all the same – and it happens to be made out of Lego.
Continue ReadingBlack holes exert small amounts of pressure on their environment a new study finds, hinting at a more complex nature of these mysterious objects. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/black-holes-more-complex-exert-pressure
Continue ReadingThe popular massively multiplayer online role playing game (MMORPG) “Star Trek Online” has released its latest season, now available to play for free. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-trek-online-reflections-game-new-season
Continue ReadingNASA has released three new ‘musical pieces’ based on astronomical observations of distant stars, black holes and galaxies. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/astronomy-images-turned-music-sonification
Continue ReadingWednesday (Sept. 22) marks the equinox, which, thanks to its Latin name meaning “equal night,” is often thought of as the day when dark and light each claim 12 hours. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/sun-antics-autumnal-equinox-polar-night
Continue ReadingIs this giant orange ball about to roll down that tree-lined hill?No, because the giant orange ball is actually the Sun.Our Solar System’s central star was captured rising beyond a hill on Earth twelve days ago complete with a delightfully detailed foreground. The Sun’s disk showed five sunspots, quite a lot considering that during the solar minimum in solar activity of the past few years, most days showed no spots.
Continue ReadingInspiration4 may be over, but many other missions are poised to follow in its pioneering footsteps. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-inspiration4-new-era-private-spaceflight
Continue ReadingPhysicists have created the first-ever atomic vortex beam — a swirling tornado of atoms and molecules with mysterious properties that have yet to be understood. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/swirling-vortex-of-atoms.hmtl
Continue ReadingIn about a year (Sept. 20th, 2021), the Rosalind Franklin rover will depart for Mars. As the latest mission in the ESA’s and Roscosmos’ ExoMars program, Rosalind Franklin will join the small army of orbiters, landers, and rovers that are working to characterize the Martian atmosphere and environment. A key aspect of the rover’s mission will involve drilling into the Martian soil and rock and obtaining samples from deep beneath the surface.
Continue ReadingGamma rays strike Earth from all directions of the sky. Our planet is bathed in a diffuse glow of high-energy photons. It doesn’t affect us much, and we don’t really notice it, because our atmosphere is very good at absorbing gamma rays. It’s so good that we didn’t notice cosmic gamma rays until the 1960s when gamma-ray detectors were launched into space to look for signs of atomic weapons tests.
Continue ReadingSpaceX’s first all-civilian crew will return to Earth tonight with a splashdown off the Florida coast to end a mission like no other. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-inspiration4-private-spaceflight-splashdown-webcast
Continue ReadingThe crystals neatly sidestep some of physics’ most iron-clad laws. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/google-invents-time-crystal
Continue ReadingThinking outside the box has always been a strong suit of space exploration. Whether taking a picture of the Earth in a sunbeam or attempting to land a rocket on a floating ship, trying new things has been a continual theme for those interested in learning more about the universe. Now, a team from the University of Manchester has come up with an outside-the-box solution that could help solve the problem of building infrastructure in space – use astronauts themselves as bioreactors to create the building blocks of early colonies.
Continue ReadingIn this Hubble Space Telescope imagethe bright, spiky starslie in the foreground toward the heroic northern constellationPerseus and well within our own Milky Way galaxy.In sharp focus beyond isUGC 2885,a giant spiral galaxy about 232 million light-years distant.Some 800,000 light-years across compared to the Milky Way’sdiameter of 100,000 light-years or so, it has around 1 trillion stars.
Continue ReadingIn 1994, the Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 (SL9) impacted Jupiter, which had captured the comet shortly before (and broken apart by its gravity). The event became a media circus as it was the first direct observation of an extraterrestrial collision of Solar System objects. The impact was so powerful that it left scars that endured for months and were more discernible than Jupiter’s Great Red Spot.
Continue ReadingFrom ultrasounds to ukelele jam sessions and space art, it appears the Inspiration4 crew is staying busy in orbit. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-inspiration4-activities-music-art-science
Continue ReadingIn between playfully snacking on M&Ms, the all-civilian Inspiration4 crew took a break from their science-heavy mission to chat with kid patients from a Memphis children’s hospital. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-inspiration4-crew-calls-st-jude-patients
Continue ReadingThe four private astronauts of SpaceX’s Inspiration4 crew have shared their first snapshots from their historic first-ever all-civilian space trip and they look thrilled. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-inspiration4-astronauts-first-space-photos
Continue ReadingΔιαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/the-wonderful-stories-from-the-space-station-exclusive-clip
Continue ReadingYou can now beam up an impressive bundle of sci-fi gaming content — and support a good cause in the process — with the new “Star Trek Online” Charity Bundle. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-trek-charity-bundle-boys-and-girls-clubs
Continue ReadingSeveral science institutions in China are now studying rocks collected from the moon by the Chang’e 5 mission for research that includes evaluating the material as a potential source of fusion power. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-moon-rocks-as-fusion-energy-source
Continue ReadingVolcanic super eruptions regularly tore up the surface of Mars billions of years ago, altering the planet’s climate for decades and creating scars that are still visible today. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/supervolcanoes-rocked-ancient-mars-changed-climate
Continue ReadingA whopping 20 new scientific papers use data gathered by a host of radio dishes perched high in the Chilean desert to tease apart the mysteries of how planets form. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/planet-formation-organics-alma-research-protoplanetary-disks
Continue ReadingA spacecraft carrying Nie Haisheng, Liu Boming and Tang Hongbo touched down safely in Inner Mongolia early this morning (Sept. 17), bringing an end to China’s historic Shenzhou 12 mission. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/shenzhou-12-astronaut-mission-lands-safely
Continue ReadingA Long March 7 rocket topped with the robotic Tianzhou 3 cargo spacecraft rolled out to its pad at the Wenchang Satellite Launch Center, Chinese space officials announced Wednesday (Sept. 15). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-tianzhou-3-cargo-mission-rollout-photos
Continue ReadingFour private astronauts are currently circling the globe in a SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft, and you can see the capsule from Earth. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/see-spacex-inspiration4-crew-dragon-night-sky
Continue ReadingThere’s nothing quite like a night launch — and this one was extra-special. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-inspiration4-launch-photos
Continue ReadingSpaceX’s all-private Inspiration4 mission has notched another spaceflight first — although most parents are probably hoping this one doesn’t inspire their kids to similar action. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-inspiration4-jared-isaacman-first-bets-from-space
Continue ReadingIt was congratulations all around the billionaires’ table today as Jeff Bezos hailed Elon Musk’s SpaceX for the private Inspiration4 launch. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/jeff-bezos-congratulates-elon-musk-spacex-inspiration4
Continue ReadingSpaceX made history tonight as it launched a crew of private citizens on a jaunt around Earth. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-launches-inspiration4-civilian-orbital-mission
Continue ReadingOn the evening of Wednesday, September 15th, history will be made as a crew of four commercial astronauts launch to orbit aboard the SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft Resilience. This flight will be operated by SpaceX, sponsored by Jared Isaacman (CEO of Shift4Payments) and represents the first all-civilian spaceflight in history. The launch will take place tonight at 08:00 PM EDT (05:00 PM PDT) from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Complex 39A.
Continue ReadingSo far we know of only two interstellar objects (ISO) to visit our Solar System. They are ‘Oumuamua and 2I/Borisov. There’s a third possible ISO named CNEOS 2014-01-08, and research suggests there should be many more. But a new research letter shows that cosmic ray erosion limits the lifespan of icy ISOs, and though there may be many more of them, they simply don’t last as long as thought.
Continue ReadingAs space tourism blossoms and other nations develop their own human spaceflight programs, it’s time to think seriously about implementing a space rescue capability, some experts say. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-rescue-capability-needed-report
Continue ReadingSteve Wozniak hopes to address the growing space junk problem in orbit. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/apple-cofounder-steve-wozniak-space-junk-company
Continue ReadingSian Proctor is making history as the first-ever Black female spacecraft pilot. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/sian-proctor-inspiration4-first-black-female-spacecraft-pilot
Continue ReadingIn the near future, astronomers will benefit from the presence of next-generation telescopes like the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) and the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope (RST). At the same time, improved data mining and machine learning techniques will also allow astronomers to get more out of existing instruments. In the process, they hope to finally answer some of the most burning questions about the cosmos.
Continue ReadingThe crew of the first-ever all-civilian orbital spaceflight will conduct medical experiments during the flight that will help researchers better understand spaceflight’s effects on the human body. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/inspiration4-health-medical-science-research-plans
Continue ReadingA six-year search of space beyond the orbit of Neptune has netted 461 newly discovered objects, including four that could shed light on Planet Nine. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/461-trans-neptunian-objects-discovered.html
Continue ReadingParticipants of the Inspiration4 space mission feel no fear prior to the milestone launch, just a bit of stage fright as some of them prepare to sing and play ukulele during the flight. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-inspiration4-astronauts-no-fear-just-stagefright
Continue ReadingAt least one of the Inspiration4 crewmembers will be munching on cold pizza as she zooms around Earth this week. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-inspiration4-mission-food-camping-trip
Continue ReadingSpaceX’s private Inspiration4 mission is cleared for launch and the flight’s four crewmembers are excited to blast off today (Sept. 15) to embark on a three-day journey around Earth. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/inspiration4-crew-ready-for-launch
Continue ReadingHayley Arceneaux is about to be the first person with a prosthetic body part to enter space. She’ll be the youngest American to orbit Earth. And she may be the first to shop on Etsy for space gear. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/inspiration4-crew-space-souvenirs
Continue ReadingThe Inspiration4 mission will launch an all-civilian crew of culturally and socially blended people on a mission funded by a billionaire. None of them will be tourists. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/private-astronauts-are-not-space-tourists
Continue ReadingSpaceX will launch its first all-civilian crew on a three-day journey around the Earth and you can watch the action live online. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-inspiration4-launch-day
Continue ReadingThe giant planet gets pummeled on a fairly regular basis. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/jupiter-impact-flash-photo-video
Continue ReadingEach member of the four-person crew has a unique call sign, a type of nickname that astronauts and military pilots are given during their training. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-inspiration4-call-signs
Continue ReadingThanks to the most advanced telescopes, astronomers today can see what objects looked like 13 billion years ago, roughly 800 million years after the Big Bang. Unfortunately, they are still unable to pierce the veil of the cosmic Dark Ages, a period that lasted from 370,000 to 1 billion years after the Big Bang, where the Universe was shrowded with light-obscuring neutral hydrogen.
Continue ReadingThe James Webb Space Telescope has faced a lot of questions during its arduous journey to completion. Some of the questions have been posed by concerned legislators, mindful of the limitations of the public purse as the telescope’s cost ballooned. But the budget wrangling and the cost overruns are behind us now.
Continue ReadingThe solar system’s outermost planet, Neptune, reaches opposition today, and here’s how you can catch a glimpse of the distant gas giant. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/neptune-reaches-opposition-september-2021
Continue ReadingNASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei will stay in space until March, giving him a record-setting spaceflight. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mark-vande-hei-year-in-space
Continue ReadingOrganized and funded by entrepreneur Jared Isaacman, the Inspiration4 mission touts itself as “the first all-civilian mission to orbit” and represents a new type of space tourism. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-inspiration4-space-tourism-closer-to-reality
Continue ReadingIn the classical theory of general relativity, black holes are relatively simple objects. They can be described by just three properties: mass, charge, and rotation. But we know that general relativity is an incomplete theory. Quantum mechanics is most apparent in the behavior of tiny objects, but it also plays a role in large objects such as black holes.
Continue ReadingDuring Juno’s extended mission, every orbit is like a new adventure. Each orbit is a little different, and NASA says the natural evolution of Juno’s orbit around the Jupiter provides a wealth of new science opportunities. But for most of us, what we look forward to on every perijove – the point in each orbit where the Juno spacecraft comes closest to the gas giant – are the incredible images taken by the camera on board, JunoCam.
Continue ReadingAre you counting down to SpaceX’s Inspiration4 launch? Join celebrity guests and the mission’s four soon-to-be astronauts for a livestream, hosted by Netflix. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/netlix-inspiration4-spacex-mission-launch-webcast
Continue ReadingThe four Inspiration4 astronauts launching SpaceX’s first-ever all-civilian spaceflight this week will have arguably the best bathroom view in human history. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/inspiration4-spacex-crew-dragon-toilet-dome-window
Continue ReadingChina’s Shenzhou 12 astronauts have sent back stunning images taken out of small windows of the Tianhe space station module in low Earth orbit. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-shenzhou-12-astronauts-earth-photos
Continue ReadingSettlements on the moon and Mars could grow thanks to the blood, sweat and tears of pioneering astronauts — literally. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-colony-astronaut-blood-concrete
Continue ReadingWe now know which companies hitch a ride to the moon with Spaceflight Inc. as part of a robotic lunar landing mission by Intuitive Machines in 2022. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spaceflight-inc-lunar-flyby-payloads-2022-moon-lander
Continue ReadingVirgin Galactic has pushed its next mission back a bit to investigate a possible manufacturing defect that might affect its VSS Unity space plane. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/virgin-galactic-flight-delay-possible-component-defect
Continue ReadingWe’d love to find another planet like Earth. Not exactly like Earth; that’s kind of ridiculous and probably a little more science fiction than science. But what if we could find one similar enough to Earth to make us wonder? How could we find it? We progress from one planet-finding mission to the next, compiling a list of planets that may be “Earth-like” or “potentially habitable.
Continue ReadingAfter Fortnite’s UFO-themed season finished with explosive results for the alien mothership Sunday (Sept. 12), players for the new Season 8 have a cosmonaut chimp skin to strive for. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/fortnite-chapter-2-season-8-space-chimp-chimpanski-skin
Continue ReadingGas from the intergalactic medium constantly rains down on galaxies, fueling continued star formation. New research has shown that this gas is not evenly mixed, and stars are not equal across the galaxy. This result means that solar systems are not the same within the Milky Way. Continue reading “The Milky Way Hasn’t Been Evenly Mixed”
Continue ReadingThe famous telescope peered into the constellation Sagittarius to view this gorgeous assortment of candy-colored stars. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/hubble-globular-cluster-galaxy-ngc6717-photo
Continue ReadingAccording to Inspiration4’s fearless leader, commander Jared Isaacman, the “stars have always aligned” for the charitable mission to Earth orbit. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/jared-isaacman-inspiration4-spacex-mission
Continue ReadingWith the Inspiration4 mission, Sian Proctor will become an astronaut with her art after decades of dedication to science and space. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/sian-proctor-pilot-inspiration4-spacex-mission
Continue ReadingActor Aiden Gillen hosts “Killers of the Cosmos,” a new TV series about the threats from space premiering Sept. 19. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/killers-of-the-cosmos-tv-series
Continue ReadingInspiration4, which is scheduled to launch Sept. 15, could help blaze a new trail for commercial spaceflight. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-inspiration4-mission-importance-private-spaceflight
Continue ReadingFortnite’s Chapter 2, Season 7 ended Sunday (Sept. 17) with a massive UFO mothership exploding over the game’s island in “Operation: Sky Fire.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/fortnite-crashes-ufo-mothership-chapter-2-season-7-event
Continue ReadingAki Hoshide of JAXA and Thomas Pesquet of ESA installed the mount for a solar array outside of the International Space Station during the first spacewalk to not include a U.S. or Russian crew member. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-station-spacewalk-first-all-international
Continue ReadingIf two black holes merge in the middle of space, and nobody’s around to see it, does it really happen? Continue reading “In Addition to Gravitational Waves, is There any way to Detect Merging Black Holes” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.universetoday.com/152499/in-addition-to-gravitational-waves-is-there-any-way-to-detect-merging-black-holes/
Continue ReadingThe creepy alien abduction horror game “They Are Here: Alien Abduction Horror” is coming in 2022 and there’s a free-to-play demo available now. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/they-are-here-alien-abduction-game-free-demo
Continue ReadingISS astronaut Thomas Pesquet captured a trippy new photo of orange ‘airglow’ streaming past the sideways Earth. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/iss-airglow-sideways-earth
Continue ReadingWhat’s happened to the sky?Aurora!Captured in 2015, this aurora was noted by Icelanders for its great brightness and quick development.The aurora resulted from a solar storm, with high energy particles bursting out from the Sun and through a crack in Earth’s protective magnetosphere a few days later.Although a spiral pattern can be discerned, creative humans might imagine the complex glow as an atmospheric apparition of any number of common icons.
Continue ReadingThe ALMA telescope is getting a new set of receivers, enabling it to detect wavelengths down to 8.5 mm. These wavelengths are crucial for observations of the transformative epoch of reionization, when the first stars to appear in the universe unleashed a fury of radiation. Continue reading “ALMA’s new Receivers Will let it see Longer Wavelengths, Peering Closer to the Beginning of the Universe”
Continue ReadingAstronauts in space paid tribute to the victims of the 9/11 terrorists attacks 20 years ago today from the International Space Station. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/9-11-attacks-20th-anniversary-astronauts-tribute
Continue ReadingA team at Purdue University developed a drag sail to attach to satellites to help them de-orbit to combat space debris. Unfortunately, the rocket carrying the test device, launched by Firefly Aerospace, exploded shortly after launch. Continue reading “Doomed Satellite was Equipped With a Drag Sail to Deorbit it After its Mission was Complete”
Continue ReadingAs the 20th anniversary of 9/11 approaches, satellite images show the devastation caused by the terror attacks that day and the evolution of disaster monitoring from space. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/9-11-20th-anniversary-satellite-images
Continue ReadingAlarms blared aboard the Russian side of the International Space Station (ISS) early Thursday (Sept. 9), and the crew reported seeing smoke and smelling burnt plastic, according to news reports. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/smoke-aboard-international-space-station
Continue ReadingΔιαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/9-11-space-station-astronaut-camera
Continue ReadingThe 2021 Humans to Mars Summit kicks off on Monday (Sept. 13), and you can watch it live online. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/humans-to-mars-summit-2021-webcasts
Continue ReadingStill brightin planet Earth’s night skies,good telescopic viewsof Saturn and its beautiful rings often make it a star at star parties.But this stunning view of Saturn’s rings and night sidejust isn’t possible from telescopes closer to the Sunthan the outer planet.They can only bringSaturn’s day into view.In fact, this image of Saturn’s slender sunlit crescentwith night’s shadow cast across its broad and complex ring systemwas captured by the Cassini spacecraft.
Continue ReadingNASA’s planned Gateway space station will house astronauts in lunar orbit. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-lunar-gateway-moon-space-station-explained-pictures
Continue ReadingOur galaxy isn’t as thoroughly mixed as scientists sometimes assume, according to a new study. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/milky-way-gas-metals-poorly-mixed
Continue ReadingVisualizations can inspire creative new ways of thinking about an object. But holding that visualization in your hand adds a whole other level of impact to it. That desire for impact has led Dr. Nia Imara, an astrophysicist and artist at UC Santa Cruz, to create the first-ever 3D printed models of stellar nurseries.
Continue ReadingHere’s everything you need to know about the private Inspiration4 mission on SpaceX’s Crew Dragon. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-inspiration4-mission-explained
Continue ReadingPhysicists sifting through old particle accelerator data have found evidence of a highly-elusive, never-before-seen process: a so-called triangle singularity. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/first-evidence-triangle-singularity
Continue ReadingAs students head back to school, NASA is ready with resources for students, teachers, and families. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-space-education-resources-school-year-2021
Continue ReadingThe meteor lit up the night sky. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/meteor-over-southern-england-sept-5-2021
Continue ReadingSome familiar characters return as well as some interesting new ones Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-trek-strange-new-worlds-cast
Continue ReadingMadness, mayhem, heroics and hijinks, fans of “Lower Decks” have plenty to look forward to Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-trek-lower-decks-season-2-midseason-trailer
Continue ReadingFaint comet Churyumov-Gerasimenko (67P)sweeps past background stars in the constellation Taurus and even fainterdistant galaxies in this telescopic frame from September 7.About 5 years ago,this comet’s 4 kilometer spanning, double-lobed nucleusbecame the final resting place ofrobots from planet Earth,following the completion of the historic Rosetta mission to the comet.After wandering out beyond the orbit of Jupiter,Churyumov-Gerasimenko is now returning along its 6.
Continue ReadingWhen it landed on Mars in February of 2021, the Perseverance rover joined a small armada of robotic explorers working hard to characterize Mars’ environment and atmosphere and determine if it ever supported life. But unlike its predecessors, one of the key objectives of the rover is to obtain samples of Martian soil and rock, which it will leave in a cache for later retrieval by a joint NASA-ESA mission.
Continue ReadingWhite dwarfs are supposed to be dead remnants of stars, doomed to simply fade away into the background. But new observations show that some are able to maintain some semblance of life by wrapping themselves in a layer of fusing hydrogen. Continue reading “White Dwarfs can Continue Burning Hydrogen, Even After They’re Dead”
Continue Reading“Star Trek: Prodigy,” Paramount+'s second animated entry into the “Star Trek” universe, looks like it will be a lot of fun. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-trek-prodigy-first-full-trailer
Continue ReadingSpaceX’s Inspiration4 spaceflight will launch a Kings of Leon song and 50 other digital art NFTs to orbit next week. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-inspiration4-mission-nfts-kings-of-leon
Continue ReadingTwo cosmonauts continued the outfitting of a new module outside the International Space Station on what was the 50th planned spacewalk to originate from the Russian segment of the orbiting outpost. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-station-cosmonauts-second-nauka-spacewalk
Continue ReadingPerseverance collected another drilled-out core of a Martian rock dubbed “Rochette,” sealing the sample in its designated titanium tube on Wednesday (Sept. 8). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-rover-perseverance-collects-second-sample
Continue ReadingWhen a young solar system gets going it’s little more than a young star and a rotating disk of debris. Accepted thinking says that the swirling debris is swept up in planet formation. But a new study says that much of the matter in the disk could face a different fate.
Continue ReadingThe first full trailer for season 2 of “Star Trek: Picard” has warped online and you can watch it here. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-trek-picard-season-2-trailer
Continue ReadingThe four-person crew of SpaceX’s all-civilian Inspiration4 mission is on the way to Florida to prep for next week’s historic liftoff. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-inspiration4-crew-heads-to-launch-site
Continue ReadingTwo physicists just snagged $3 million for helping develop a super-precise clock that could allow scientists to study and explore the universe like never before. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/breakthrough-prize-fundamental-physics-optical-lattice-clock
Continue ReadingNew observations of an asteroid shaped like a dog bone and its two tiny moons have given scientists insight into how the strange trio came to be. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/dog-bone-asteroid-kleopatra-moons-photos
Continue ReadingTechnicians lifted the 29-engine Super Heavy vehicle known as Booster 4 onto the orbital launch mount at SpaceX’s Starbase site in South Texas on Wednesday (Sept. 8). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-super-heavy-booster-4-launch-stand-again-photos
Continue ReadingSatellite images capture aerial views of an oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico following Hurricane Ida’s landfall on Aug. 29. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/hurricane-ida-oil-slicks-satellite-images
Continue ReadingRocket science is hard. So far, no commercial rocket launch company has ever successfully gotten to orbit on the first try. The first flight of Firefly‘s Alpha rocket prototype did not break that streak last week when it exploded two and a half minutes after takeoff from Vandenberg Space Force Base.
Continue ReadingA star cluster around 2 million years young surrounded bynatal clouds of dust and glowing gas,M16 is alsoknown as The Eagle Nebula.This beautifully detailed imageof the region adopts the colorful Hubble palette and includescosmic sculpturesmade famous inHubble Space Telescope close-ups of the starforming complex.Described as elephant trunks orPillars of Creation,dense, dusty columns rising near the center are light-years in length butare gravitationally contracting to form stars.
Continue ReadingAll hail the occulter: an orbiting starshade for ground-based telescopes. Continue reading “Ground-Based Observatories Could use Starshades to see Planets too” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.universetoday.com/152453/ground-based-observatories-could-use-starshades-to-see-planets-too/
Continue ReadingPerseverance sealed up a drilled-out core of a Red Planet rock dubbed “Rochette” over the weekend. The mission team aims to replicate that success soon, putting poor Rochette to the drill again. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-rover-perseverance-readying-collect-second-sample
Continue ReadingThe first teaser trailer for “Don’t Look Up” has Jennifer Lawrence and Leonardo DiCaprio as astronomers hoping to warn Earth of a comet impact. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/dont-look-up-comet-impact-comedy-netflix-first-trailer
Continue ReadingYou may have heard this one before, but encouraging news comes from NASA, ESA, and Arianespace today: they are now targeting December 18, 2021 as the new launch date for the oft-delayed James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). Continue reading “Pencil December 18th (tentatively) into your calendar. That’s when James Webb probably launches”
Continue ReadingNASA’s long-awaited and high-powered James Webb Space Telescope won’t begin observations this year after NASA and its counterpart the European Space Agency (ESA) announced another launch delay. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/james-webb-space-telescope-launch-december-2021
Continue ReadingA private archivist known for unearthing rare images from the early years of spaceflight is now selling a treasure trove of NASA prints representing some of the most iconic photos taken. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/images-apollo-auction-heritage-pickering
Continue ReadingSpaceX and NASA are targeting April 15, 2022, for the launch of the Crew-4 mission to the International Space Station, agency officials announced yesterday (Sept. 7). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-nasa-crew-4-mission-april-15-launch
Continue ReadingFall 2021 offers up an all-night parade of challenging telescopic comets. Ready for the next big one? If you’re like us, the surprise appearance of Comet F3 NEOWISE last summer was a great teaser of what could be. To be sure, we’re still long overdue for the next great naked eye comet, but there’s always a steady stream of fainter fuzzies out there for owners of large light buckets to hunt down.
Continue ReadingNew research suggests that the humble asteroid Vesta may have cracked open like an egg. Continue reading “What Formed the Strange Troughs on Vesta?” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.universetoday.com/152440/what-formed-the-strange-troughs-on-vesta/
Continue ReadingΔιαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-trek-day-2021-55th-anniversary-webcasts
Continue ReadingTitan Books parades out 55 years of iconic “Star Trek” villains in special paperback release on Sep. 21. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-trek-villains-titan-books
Continue ReadingThe musical opening credit sequence for the latest “Star Trek” animated spin-off show, “Star Trek: Prodigy” has been revealed and it’s gorgeous. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-trek-prodigy-opening-sequence-video
Continue ReadingThe most powerful tool for scientists studying asteroids in the neighborhood around Earth is planetary radar, a technique astronomers have just used on their 1,001st asteroid to date. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/planetary-radar-observes-1001-asteroids
Continue ReadingChina’s Tianwen-1 Mars mission — both the orbiter and Zhurong rover — will suspend operations for about 50 days starting in mid-September. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-tianwen-1-mars-mission-suspending-operations
Continue ReadingThe film ‘Challenge’ remains on track to shoot aboard the orbiting lab this fall. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/russian-film-crew-medically-fit-spaceflight
Continue ReadingParamount Home Entertainment has launched a special 4K ultra HD/Blu-ray bundle of the franchise’s first four movies to celebrate Trek’s 55th anniversary. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-trek-original-4-movie-collection-deal
Continue ReadingWhat surrounds the Andromeda galaxy? Out in space, Andromeda (M31) is closely surrounded by several small satellite galaxies, and further out it is part of theLocal Group of Galaxies – of which our Milky Way galaxy is also a member.On the sky, however, gas clouds local to our Milky Way appear to surround M31 – not unlike how water clouds in Earth’s atmosphere may appear to encompass our Moon.
Continue ReadingWhat happens when you slam a neutron star (or black hole, take your pick) into a companion star? A supernova, that’s what. And for the first time ever, astronomers think they’ve spotted one. Continue reading “A Black Hole or Neutron Star Fell Into Another Star and Triggered a Supernova” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.
Continue ReadingHow bad is the drought in the western United States? A stunning depiction of the record dry spell comes in images of Lake Mead, the reservoir formed by the Hoover Dam on the Colorado River. NASA satellite images, below, from Landsat 7 and Landsat 8 show the difference in lake levels between August 2000 and August 2021.
Continue ReadingThe first all-civilian mission to orbit Earth on a SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft is scheduled to launch on Sept. 15, and you can follow all the action live here. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/news/live/spacex-inspiration4-updates
Continue ReadingFirefly Aerospace’s debut launch last week failed because of a premature engine shutdown, company representatives have determined. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/firefly-aerospace-rocket-failure-engine-shutdown
Continue ReadingNumber 13 was good luck for NASA’s Mars helicopter Ingenuity, as the tenacious little craft seamlessly completed its 13th flight on the Red Planet on Saturday (Sept. 4). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-helicopter-ingenuity-13th-flight
Continue ReadingHigh-tech solar-powered greenhouses inspired by technology developed for missions to the moon and Mars could soon grow food in Arabian deserts as well as in orbit around Earth, Nanoracks plans. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nanoracks-food-agriculture-earth-deserts-orbit
Continue ReadingThe AI-powered robot CIMON has received a software update before an upcoming round of more complex experiments at the International Space Station. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-station-ai-robot-cimon-upgrade-for-astronauts
Continue ReadingIt’s official: NASA’s Perseverance rover has collected its first-ever Mars sample. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-rover-perseverance-seals-first-sample-tube
Continue ReadingComet Bernardinelli-Bernstein will be a spectacle for more than a decade to come, even though its discovery was a matter of luck. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/giant-comet-bernardinelli-bernstein-discovery-size-activity
Continue ReadingThe private Inspiration4 astronauts on SpaceX’s first all-civilian spaceflight star in a new Netflix documentary on their historic flight. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-inspiration4-private-spaceflight-netflix-documentary
Continue ReadingNASA astronauts at the International Space Station will only enjoy a half-day off from work on Labor Day today (Sept. 5). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/labor-day-2021-space-station-astronauts
Continue ReadingNASA is commonly thought of as America’s space agency, but its name also emphasizes another research area. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is also America’s civilian aerospace research organization. In that role, it has been instrumental in developing new technologies ranging from rocket engines to aircraft control systems. Part of that role is running the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) campaign to test autonomous drone technology.
Continue ReadingIn ten days, SpaceX and the payment processing company Shift4Payments will be making history as four commercial astronauts board the Crew Dragon Resilience and fly to space. This mission, known as Inspiration4, will be the first all-civilian flight in history, the purpose of which will be to raise awareness, funds for St.
Continue ReadingScientists have captured a stunning new image of a massive galaxy ringed by dust filaments. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/centaurus-a-galaxy-portrait-dark-energy-camera
Continue ReadingThis is a fantastic question Lionel, and a really good observation! Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/why-are-stars-planets-moons-round
Continue ReadingThe search for planets beyond our Solar System (extrasolar planets) has grown by leaps and bounds in the past decade. A total of 4,514 exoplanets have been confirmed in 3,346 planetary systems, with another 7,721 candidates awaiting confirmation. At present, astrobiologists are largely focused on the “low hanging fruit” approach of looking for exoplanets that are similar in size, mass, and atmospheric composition to Earth (aka.
Continue ReadingA supernova is a brilliant end to a giant star. For a brief moment of cosmic time, a star makes one last effort to keep shining, only to fade and collapse on itself. The end result is either a neutron star or a stellar-mass black hole. We’ve generally thought that all stars above about ten solar masses will end as a supernova, but a new study suggests that isn’t the case.
Continue ReadingChina launched four new communications satellites this week in two launches from different launch sites, within hours. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-four-satellite-launches-two-rockets-within-hours
Continue ReadingFor centuries, sailors have been reporting strange encounters like this one. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/satellite-technology-to-spot-glowing-seas
Continue ReadingNew blueprint variant covers from Marvel’s “Star Wars: War of the Bounty Hunters” comics offer a detailed glimpse at bounty hunter spaceships. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-wars-war-of-the-bounty-hunters-comics-blueprint-covers
Continue ReadingThe latest installment in the Halo series will be released on Dec. 8 Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/halo-infinite-battle-pass-progression
Continue ReadingI’d never seen galaxy images like this before. Nobody had! These images highlight star forming regions in nearby(ish) galaxies. There are still a number of unanswered questions surrounding how star formation actually occurs. To answer those questions, we are observing galaxies that are actively forming stars within giant clouds of gas.
Continue ReadingSpaceX and the Inspiration4 team completed the flight readiness reviews on Sept. 2. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-inspiration4-flight-readiness-review
Continue ReadingTwo cosmonauts completed the first in a series of spacewalks needed to outfit a newly-added Russian module to the International Space Station. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-station-cosmonauts-first-nauka-spacewalk
Continue ReadingSo much in the astronomy community revolves around the decadal survey. Teams of dozens of scientists put hundreds of hours developing proposals that eventually try to impact the recommendations of the survey panel that influence billions of dollars in research funding over the following decade. And right now is the prime time to get those proposals in.
Continue ReadingA Chinese science proposal plans to study how to get a giant spacecraft into space. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mega-spaceship-china-proposal
Continue ReadingThe first teaser trailer for Roland Emmerich’s new sci-fi film “Moonfall” has arrived. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/moonfall-first-teaser-trailer
Continue ReadingThe four astronauts poised to launch on first-ever all-civilian SpaceX mission this month will have one heck of a view once they reach orbit. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-dragon-cupola-inspiration4-private-spaceflight
Continue ReadingNelson first visited the home of U.S. human spaceflight in 1985. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-administrator-bill-nelson-jsc-visit
Continue ReadingA leader in the ‘smartscope’ industry releases its exciting new eQuinox telescope. It’s every amateur astronomer’s dilemma. If you’re like me, the basic equation of ‘should I observe tonight?’ is always up against the same basic equation: is the time and effort worth it? Living under bright downtown urban skies, my options are to either head to the parking garage rooftop (and be restricted to bright targets), or load up, drive for several hours, setup at a remote dark sky site, observe, then repeat the reverse process and head home in the early AM hours… Continue reading “Review: Unistellar’s New eQuinox Telescope”
Continue ReadingNASA has started testing a future air taxi that might soon be flying cargo and passengers in busy cities, helping them to ease annoying traffic jams. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-testing-electric-air-taxi
Continue ReadingHubble peers deep to see newborn stars in action. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/hubble-telescope-small-magellanic-cloud-star-cluster-ngc-346-photo
Continue ReadingAstronomers may have captured the best view yet of matter colliding with the surface of a young star, findings that may shed light on what the sun looked like in its youth. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/dense-hot-spots-on-young-star
Continue ReadingThese cosmic clouds have blossomed 1,300 light-years away,in the fertile starfields of theconstellationCepheus.Called the Iris Nebula,NGC 7023is not the only nebulato evoke the imagery of flowers.Still, thisdeep telescopic imageshows off the Iris Nebula’s range ofcolors and symmetries, embedded in surroundingfields of interstellar dust.Within the Iris itself, dusty nebular material surrounds a hot,young star.
Continue ReadingFirefly Aerospace suffered a catastrophic failure during the first-ever launch of its Alpha rocket on Sept 2, 2021. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/firefly-aerospace-first-alpha-rocket-launch-failure
Continue ReadingPerseverance has likely snagged its first-ever Red Planet sample, socking away a drilled-out core of a rock dubbed “Rochette.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-rover-perseverance-drills-first-sample
Continue ReadingHome movies from astronauts offer a glimpse inside Russia’s new Nauka space station module. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nauka-space-station-module-tour-astronaut-home-movies
Continue ReadingSpaceX’s newest drone ship, “A Shortfall of Gravitas” (ASOG) arrived in port Tuesday (Aug. 31) with its first catch secured to its deck. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-new-drone-ship-returns-1st-rocket-landing-photos
Continue ReadingSupply chains have been wreaking havoc across the industrial world. The complex web that holds the world’s economies together has been fraying at the edges, resulting in some unexpected shortages, such as a lack of rental cars in Alaska and a lack of Lunchables at the author’s local grocery store. Now there’s a supply shortage that directly ties to the pandemic that is starting to affect the space launch industry – oxygen.
Continue ReadingAt one time, the idea of sending humans to Mars either seemed like a distant prospect or something out of science fiction. But with multiple space agencies and even commercial space companies planning to mount missions in the coming decade, the day when humans will go to Mars is fast approaching the point of realization.
Continue ReadingAstronomers have uncovered evidence of explosions triggered by dead stars ramming into live stars, possible proof of a new type of supernova, a new study finds. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/new-type-supernova-star-merger
Continue ReadingUnity 23 will carry Italian Air Force Col. Walter Villadei and Lt. Col. Angelo Landolfi, as well as aerospace engineer Pantaleone Carlucci, a scientist with the Italian National Research Council. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/virgin-galactic-announces-unity-23-spaceflight-crew
Continue ReadingFind the Big Dipper andfollow the handle away from the dipper’s bowluntil you get to the last bright star.Then, just slide your telescope a little south and west andyou’llcome upon this stunning pair of interacting galaxies,the 51st entryin Charles Messier’s famous catalog.Perhaps theoriginal spiral nebula,the large galaxy withwell defined spiral structure is also cataloged as NGC 5194.
Continue ReadingIt appears that the International Space Station is showing its age. Or, at least, the older modules that have been in space since 1998 certainly are. According to statements made by a senior Russian space official, cosmonauts aboard the ISS have discovered new cracks in the Functional Cargo Block (FCB) module – aka.
Continue ReadingThe flight could have ended very badly. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/virgin-galactic-branson-flight-red-light-warning
Continue ReadingNASA’s Perseverance rover is on track to collect its first-ever Mars sample in the next few days. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-rover-perseverance-second-sample-collection-preview
Continue ReadingThe Caldor Fire, one of the largest in California’s history, has been blazing since Aug. 14, 2021. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/caldor-fire-satellite-images-gallery
Continue ReadingThe leak was confirmed by the game’s creative director during Gamescom last week. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/halo-infinite-release-date-revealed
Continue ReadingDust on Mars gets everywhere – including on top of ice deposited during one of Mars’ previous ice ages. Just how that dust affects the ice is still up for some debate. Adding to that debate, a recent paper by researchers at Arizona State University and the University of Washington has laid out a map between the dust content of a glacier and the brightness of its ice.
Continue ReadingNASA personnel at the agency’s manufacturing facility in Louisiana are continuing to evaluate damage caused by Hurricane Ida, which made landfall on Sunday (Aug. 29). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/hurricane-ida-michoud-assembly-facility-damage
Continue ReadingThe European Sentinel 2 satellite has flown over Mount Etna just as the volcano, the most active in Europe, erupted for the 50th time this year on Sunday (Aug 29). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mount-etna-volcano-eruption-2021-satellite-photo
Continue ReadingIt’s no secret that China has become a major contender when it comes to spaceflight. In the past twenty years, the China National Space Agency (CNSA) has accomplished some historic firsts. This includes sending astronauts to space, deploying three space stations (as part of the Tiangong program), developing heavy launch vehicles (like the Long March 5), and sending robotic explorers to the far side of the Moon and Mars.
Continue ReadingWhy would galaxies emit jets that look like ghosts? And furthermore, why do they appear to be dancing? The curled and fluffy jets from the supermassive black holes at the centers of two host galaxies (top center and lower left) are unlike anything seen before. They were found by astronomers using the Australian Square Kilometer Array Pathfinder (ASKAP) radio telescope when creating maps tracing the evolution of galaxies.
Continue ReadingWe’re getting a bird’s-eye view of some of the damage Ida has wrought, thanks to before-and-after photos snapped by Maxar Technologies’ WorldView-2 satellite. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/hurricane-ida-damage-satellite-photos
Continue ReadingFans may have had limited access to U.S. Open tennis tournaments over the last year and a half, but at least they can view it from space. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/us-open-2021-from-space-satellite-photo
Continue ReadingBy entangling the motion and quantum properties of a beryllium crystal, scientists have achieved unprecedented precision for measuring electromagnetic waves. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/quantum-crystal-dark-matter
Continue ReadingThe launch of NASA’s Earth-observing Landsat 9 satellite will be delayed a week due to a shortage of liquid nitrogen. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-landsat-9-earth-satellite-launch-delay
Continue ReadingPowerful eyes in the sky watched the menacing maelstrom Ida churn through the southern United States, even at night. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/tropical-storm-ida-night-satellite-photos
Continue ReadingHumanity is feeling the effects of climate change around the world, but could climate change make humans go extinct? Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/climate-change-humans-extinct
Continue ReadingNASA is looking for student teams to enter its TechRise Student Challenge, which tasks students in grades six through 12 with designing experiments to launch on a suborbital spaceflight. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-techrise-student-suborbital-launch-contest
Continue ReadingMysterious repeating pulses of radio waves may come from a hitherto unknown kind of extraordinarily powerful cosmic magnet, and not pairs of stars as previously suggested, a new study finds. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/fast-radio-burst-colors-reveal-origin
Continue ReadingNOAA’s GOES 17 satellite has captured this video of Caldor Fire as the blaze spread south of Lake Tahoe and forced the evacuation of tens of thousands of residents. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/caldor-fire-california-wildfire-satellite-time-lapse-video
Continue ReadingExplore a mythic ocean planet to carve out a future for a community haunted by oblivion. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/jett-the-far-shore-space-game-pre-order-deal
Continue ReadingThere’s no consensus yet on how supermassive black holes form, but a new mesmerizing simulation is taking a crack at that question like never before. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/supermassive-black-hole-feeding-simulation-video
Continue ReadingESA is asking over 23,000 astronaut hopefuls for patience. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/european-astronaut-applications-esa-2021-delays
Continue ReadingWhat are the chances that a primordial black hole forged in the earliest moments of the universe will come wandering toward Earth? Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/primordial-black-hole-earth-collision-probability
Continue ReadingIDW rolls out it’s 2021 edition of their “Vader’s Castle” saga with “Star Wars Adventures: Ghosts of Vader’s Castle” coming Sept. 22, 2021. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-wars-ghosts-of-vaders-castle-idw-comics-halloween-2021
Continue ReadingA flaming blue sword seems to pierce a giant cosmic heart in a gorgeous new photo captured by the Hubble Space Telescope. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/hubble-telescope-space-sword-heart-star-jets-photo
Continue ReadingHurricane Ida hit Louisiana as a Category 4 storm, the first U.S. landfall of 2021. See photos of the hurricane from space here. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/hurricane-ida-photos-from-space
Continue ReadingThe Perseverance rover now has a new tool to help scientists and engineers to figure out where the rover goes next. The new tool is the little rotorcraft that was tucked away in the rover’s belly, the Ingenuity helicopter. Ingenuity has now started doing aerial surveys to scout ahead for Perseverance.
Continue ReadingSmall cracks have been discovered in the International Space Station’s Russian-built Zarya module, according to a new report. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/international-space-station-cracks-found-zarya-module
Continue ReadingThe sheer size of Hurricane Ida when it made landfall on Sunday was clearly visible from a NOAA satellite 1 million miles away. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/hurricane-ida-from-million-miles-away-photo
Continue ReadingA stunning new photograph from the Hubble Space Telescope shows a nearly perfect Einstein Ring, an effect caused by gravitational lensing. This is one of the most complete Einstein Rings ever seen. Continue reading “What a Perfect Gravitational Lens” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.universetoday.com/152362/what-a-perfect-gravitational-lens/
Continue ReadingNASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans and its Stennis Space Center in nearby Hancock County, Mississippi, both faced a wallop from Hurricane Ida as the massive storm made landfall. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/hurricane-ida-nasa-response-michoud-stennis
Continue ReadingLondon-based Titan Comics delivers a new “Doctor Who” team-up series this November titled “Empire of the Wolf.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/doctor-who-comics-empire-of-the-wolf-1st-look
Continue ReadingNASA has cut a 10 cent check to space startup Lunar Outpost in the first-ever payment to a company to mine the moon. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-lunar-outpost-check-moon-resources
Continue ReadingResearchers show how intelligent aliens might draw nearly-limitless power from a black hole using a Dyson sphere. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/alien-dyson-spheres-suck-black-hole-energy
Continue ReadingSee photos of the Inspiration4 mission, scheduled to launch Sept. 15 with the first all-civilian crew. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-inspiration4-mission-photos
Continue ReadingFrozen northeast Greenland seems an unlikely place to gain insight into our ever-warming world. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/when-greenland-was-green
Continue ReadingHurricane Ida, an “extremely dangerous” Category 4 hurricane, made landfall near Port Fourchon, Louisiana, at 11:55 a.m. local time on Sunday. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/hurricane-ida-landfall-2021
Continue ReadingWhat’s happening to this cloud?Ice crystals in a distant cirrus cloud are acting like little floating prisms. Known informally as a fire rainbow for its flame-like appearance, a circumhorizon arc appears parallel to the horizon.For a circumhorizontal arc to be visible, the Sun must be at least 58 degrees high in a sky where cirrus clouds present below – in this case cirrus fibrates.
Continue ReadingIn the last two decades, we have all grown accustomed to rovers exploring Mars. At least one rover has been active on the planet every day since January 4, 2004, when NASA’s Spirit rover landed in Gusev crater. Opportunity (2004) and Curiosity (2012) followed, each making unique journeys of discovery of their own.
Continue ReadingHurricane Ida strengthened into a powerful Category 4 storm overnight as it approaches the coast of Louisiana today (Aug. 29) Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/hurricane-ida-category-4-storm-astronaut-photos
Continue ReadingThe Greenland ice sheet, nearly 2 miles thick in places, hides a landscape of canyons, mountains, fjords and gem-like lakes. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/landscapes-hidden-greenland-ice-sheet
Continue ReadingSpaceX’s Starship system is the most powerful rocket yet. Here are some of the key moments in its history as the rocket and spacecraft get ready for the first orbital test. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-starship-key-milestones
Continue ReadingSpaceX launched its 21st rocket of the year today (Aug 29), sending a robotic Dragon cargo capsule toward the International Space Station before nailing a landing at sea. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-dragon-crs-23-nasa-cargo-launch-success
Continue ReadingAre asteroids dangerous?Some are, but the likelihood of a dangerous asteroid striking the Earth during any given year is low.Because some past mass extinction events have been linked to asteroid impacts, however, humanity has made it a priority to find and catalog those asteroids that may one day affect life on Earth.
Continue ReadingAstra’s Launch Vehicle 0006 failed to reach space during an orbital test flight today (Aug. 28), suffering an anomaly about 2.5 minutes after liftoff. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/astra-rocket-fails-reach-space-military-test-flight
Continue ReadingHurricane Ida is expected to make landfall on the U.S. Gulf Coast as a category 4 storm, the first hurricane of 2021 to hit US soil. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/hurricane-ida-intensifies-extremely-dangerous-major-hurricane
Continue ReadingThere are eight known planets in the solar system (ever since Pluto was booted from the club), but for a while, there has been some evidence that there might be one more. A hypothetical Planet 9 lurking on the outer edge of our solar system. So far this world has eluded discovery, but a new study has pinned down where it should be.
Continue ReadingPoliticians, business leaders, YouTubers and celebrities are calling for the planting of millions, billions or even trillions of trees to slow climate change. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/how-would-planting-8-billion-trees-every-year-for-20-years-affect-earths-climate
Continue ReadingBlack holes may sound like science fiction, but there is significant evidence to prove they are real. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/how-we-know-black-holes-exist
Continue ReadingA new simulation predicts that the lost giants were dislodged by gigantic collisions and have wandered the outskirts of galaxies ever since. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/rogue-black-holes-lurking
Continue ReadingTropical storm Ida is gaining strength as it barrels through the Caribbean Sea and is expected to be a “dangerous major hurricane” when it slams into the northern Gulf Coast on Sunday (Aug. 29). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/tropical-storm-ida-update
Continue ReadingThe International Space Station will have to wait one more day to receive its next cargo shipment. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-dragon-crs-23-launch-weather-delay
Continue ReadingTaken on mission sol 180 (August 22) this sharp image from a HazardCamera on the Perseverance rover looks out across a rock strewn floorof Jezero crater on Mars.At 52.5 centimeters (21 inches) in diameter,one of the rover’s steerable front wheels is at lower left in the frame.Near center is a largerock nicknamed Rochette.
Continue ReadingPerseverance could drill and sample a rock target dubbed ‘Rochette’ as early as next week. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/perseverance-mars-rover-preparing-sampling-attempt
Continue ReadingPacked among the experiments launching on a SpaceX Dragon to the International Space Station is a small stash of NASA logo-adorned clothing labels. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-space-station-nasa-clothing-labels-crs-23
Continue ReadingBethesda Game Studios has released three new trailers for Starfield that reveal a trio of stunning cities to visit in the upcoming space RPG video game. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/starfield-game-trailers-reveal-stunning-cities
Continue ReadingCalifornia startup Astra aborted its first orbital launch attempt with a payload due to a rocket glitch Friday (Aug. 27). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/astra-rocket-aborts-launch-with-us-military-payload
Continue ReadingRoughly a century ago, scientists began to realize that some of the radiation we detect in Earth’s atmosphere is not local in origin. This eventually gave rise to the discovery of cosmic rays, high-energy protons and atomic nuclei that have been stripped of their electrons and accelerated to relativistic speeds (close to the speed of light).
Continue ReadingThe Grand Canyon is missing one billion years’ worth of rocks, and the breakup of the ancient supercontinent Rodinia may be responsible, according to a new study. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/grand-canyon-rock-mystery-rodinia
Continue ReadingCalifornia startup Astra aims to launch a satellite to orbit for the first time ever this afternoon (Aug. 26), and you can watch the milestone mission live. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/astra-first-satellite-launch-webcast
Continue ReadingOn Aug. 28, a SpaceX rocket will blast off from Cape Canaveral in Florida, carrying supplies bound for the International Space Station. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/australias-first-scratch-built-satellite-spacex-crs-23
Continue ReadingAstroscale’s ELSA-d spacecraft has successfully captured a simulated piece of space junk in orbit. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/astroscale-first-space-junk-capture-demonstration
Continue ReadingThere are many strange things happening on Venus. Among them is a recognizable weather pattern that scientists now realize has persisted in the atmosphere for at least 30 years. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/venus-giant-dark-cloud-infrared-study
Continue ReadingA new experiment recreated Titan in small glass cylinders. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/titan-in-a-test-tube-experiment.html
Continue ReadingDawn Aerospace’s suborbital space plane took to the skies for the first time last month, and a new video takes you along for the ride. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/dawn-aerospace-space-plane-first-test-flights-video
Continue ReadingOne of the biggest ongoing changes in space exploration is the introduction of commercial methods into the field. Commercial launch providers like RocketLab and SpaceX have fundamentally changed the way the industry does business. Now researchers are taking their “move fast and break things” approach to another part of the industry – actual mission design.
Continue ReadingLike an illustration in a galacticJust So Story, theElephant’s Trunk Nebulawinds through the emission nebula and young star clustercomplex IC 1396, in the high and far offconstellationof Cepheus.Also known as vdB 142,seen on the left the cosmic elephant’s trunk is over 20 light-years long.Removed by digital processing, novisible stars are in thisdetailed telescopic close-up view highlighting the bright swept-back ridgesthat outline pockets of coolinterstellardust and gas.
Continue ReadingBlue Origin has taken some serious steps of late to stay in the commercial space game! Ever since founder Jeff Bezos decided to step down as CEO of Amazon to focus on this brainchild of his, the company has been shaking things up and forging on ahead, hoping to become one of the most competitive and lucrative privately-owned launch services in the world.
Continue ReadingThe U.S. Space Force is seeking more recruits to address future military challenges of spaceflight. Yes, there’s an ad for it. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-force-new-recruitment-ad-video
Continue ReadingAs hospitals struggle to figure out how to treat patients, SpaceX fears a liquid oxygen shortage that could also jeopardize upcoming launches. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-rocket-fuel-liquid-oxygen-shortage-covid-19
Continue ReadingKate Mulgrew’s iconic Captain Kathryn Janeway character joins the ranks of EXO-6’s deluxe “Star Trek” lineup from “Star Trek: Voyager.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-trek-voyager-captain-janeway-exo-6-figure
Continue ReadingMassive crowds converged at Hamid Karzai International Airport before explosions there killed and injured dozens on Thursday (Aug. 26). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/kabul-airport-satellite-images-before-explosions
Continue ReadingComets from other star systems, such as 2019 Borisov, visit the sun’s neighborhood more frequently than scientists had thought, a new study suggests. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/interstellar-comets-more-common-solar-system
Continue ReadingIt’s fully reusable and can fly 400 feet (120 meters) high. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/blue-origin-new-shepard-estes-model-rocket
Continue ReadingSpaceX has fired up the rocket that will ferry its next cargo shipment to the International Space Station early Saturday morning. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-tests-falcon-9-rocket-dragon-crs-23-cargo-mission
Continue ReadingNew Shepard aced its latest mission this morning (Aug. 26), an uncrewed jaunt that carried a variety of scientific experiments, as well as some pioneering artwork, to and from suborbital space. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/blue-origin-new-shepard-ns-17-suborbital-launch-success
Continue ReadingGalaxies – massive collections of gas, dust, and billions of stars and their solar systems – are a fundamental component of our universe. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/analysis-of-2-000-galaxies-using-the-meerkat-radio-telescope-reveals-fresh-insights
Continue ReadingAstronomers use the rings to study remote galaxies and to measure the masses of the objects that create them. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/hubble-capture-einstein-ring-quasar
Continue ReadingThe documentary “explores the prospect of humans visiting and settling Mars” and how we’ll get there. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-calling-documentary-free-magellantv
Continue ReadingCalifornia-based Rocket Lab just completed its previously announced merger with a special purpose acquisition company. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/rocket-lab-goes-public-spac-merger
Continue ReadingNature photographers and other fans of planet Earthalways look forward tothe bluehour.That’s the transitionin twilight,just before sunrise or after sunset, whenthe Sun is below the horizon but land and sky are still suffused witha beautiful blue light.After sunset on August 21,this blue hour snapshot captured the nearly full Moon as itrose opposite the Sun, above the rugged Italian Alps fromCortina d’Ampezzo, Italy.
Continue ReadingBlack holes are more than just massive objects that swallow everything around them – they’re also one of the universe’s biggest and most stable energy sources. That would make them invaluable to the type of civilization that needs huge amounts of power, such as a Type II Kardashev civilization. But to harness all of that power, the civilization would have to encircle the entire black hole with something that could capture the power it is emitting.
Continue ReadingAt the heart of most massive galaxies in our Universe, there are supermassive black holes (SMBH) that are on the order of millions to billions of times the mass of the Sun. As these behemoths slowly consume gas and dust that is slowly fed into their maws, they release tremendous amounts of energy.
Continue ReadingBoom! Studios is releasing a third offering in their engaging series of “Dune” comic books titled “Dune: A Whisper of Caladan Seas” in December. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/dune-a-whisper-of-caladan-seas-comic
Continue ReadingWhen we talk about amazing geological features, we often limit ourselves to those on Earth. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/solar-system-most-impressive-geological-structures
Continue ReadingThe search for alien life should broaden its horizons a bit, a new study suggests. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/new-class-habitable-exoplanets-hycean-worlds
Continue ReadingThe search for Martian life has been ongoing for decades. Various landers and rovers have searched for biosignatures or other hints that life existed either currently or in the past on the Red Planet. But so far, results have been inconclusive. That might be about to change, though, with a slew of missions planned to collect even more samples for testing.
Continue ReadingThree months after touching down on the Martian surface, China’s Zhurong rover has completed its primary mission and is still going strong. Continue reading “China’s Rover Completes its Primary 90-day Mission, but it Still has More Science to do” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.universetoday.com/152307/chinas-rover-completes-its-primary-90-day-mission-but-it-still-has-more-science-to-do/
Continue ReadingAstronauts aboard the International Space Station celebrated the opening of the Tokyo Paralympic Games by posing with a photo with a torch. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-station-astronauts-paralympic-games-celebration
Continue ReadingNASA hopes that commercial space stations will orbit Earth once the International Space Station eventually retires, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson said today (Aug. 25) at the 36th Space Symposium. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/iss-commercial-space-stations-after-2030-space-symposium
Continue ReadingAstronomers have spotted the fastest-ever asteroid orbiting Sun — and at times, it gets closer to the Sun than the planet Mercury. Continue reading “An Asteroid has Been Discovered That Crosses Mercury’s Orbit” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.universetoday.com/152297/an-asteroid-has-been-discovered-that-crosses-mercurys-orbit/
Continue ReadingA team of Hollywood prop and visual artists are offering replicas of the Apollo command module control panel. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/apollo-command-module-control-panel-replica-kickstarter
Continue ReadingNASA’s plan to “reboot” human exploration of the moon will get kick-started soon by a spacecraft the size of a microwave oven. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/capstone-cubesat-moon-mission-october-2021-launch-prep
Continue ReadingThere’s no new launch date yet for Orbital Flight Test 2. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/boeing-starliner-oft-2-spacecraft-factory-return-photo
Continue ReadingThese days, it feels as though billionaire-backed space companies are launching off Earth all the time. So why does Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin seem to be in the hot seat? Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/why-blue-origin-lacks-public-support
Continue ReadingResearchers studied geothermal heat flow below West Antarctica, and found that the infamous Thwaites Glacier is being disproportionately cooked from below. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/antarctica-doomsday-glacier-geothermal-heat-map
Continue ReadingA Russian startup is testing a technology that filters out disruptive passes of SpaceX’s Starlink satellites from astronomical observations. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-tech-filters-starlink-satellites-astronomical-observations
Continue ReadingTokyo-based ispace unveiled its next-generation “Series 2” robotic moon lander Tuesday (Aug. 24) at the 36th Space Symposium in Colorado Springs. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/ispace-bigger-moon-lander-series-2
Continue ReadingVenus is Earth’s twisted twin in so many ways, what about on the skywatching front? Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/venus-comet-flyby-meteor-showers-unlikely
Continue ReadingDoes a ball drop faster on Earth, Jupiter, or Uranus? The featured animation shows a ball dropping from one kilometer high toward the surfaces of famous solar system bodies, assuming no air resistance. The force of gravity depends on the mass of the attracting object, with higher masses pulling down with greater forces.
Continue ReadingDespite decades of exploration and study, Mars still has its fair share of mysteries. In particular, scientists are still trying to ascertain what happened to the water that once flowed on Mars’ surface. Unfortunately, billions of years ago, the Martian atmosphere began to be stripped away by solar wind, which also resulted in the loss of its surface water over time – although it was not entirely clear where it went and what mechanisms were involved.
Continue ReadingTwo years ago, Taika Waititi was working on an animated “Flash Gordon” movie for Fox/Disney. Now, it’s apparently live-action. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/flash-gordon-film-taika-waititi-live-action
Continue ReadingNASA has no plans of backing down from its moon landing goal despite recent obstacles, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson said today (Aug. 24) at the 36th annual Space Symposium. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/bill-nelson-optimistic-artemis-moon-landing-delays
Continue ReadingChina conducted its 29th orbital launch of a busy year to boost the country’s remote sensing and satellite mapping capabilities. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-launches-twin-tianhui-2-radar-satellites
Continue ReadingNASA’s Mars helicopter Ingenuity keeps giving us great bird’s-eye views of otherworldly terrain. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-helicopter-ingenuity-flight-12-video
Continue ReadingA battle for the future of American stargazing is about to begin — and the stakes are sky high. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/astro2020-report-next-30-years-us-astronomy
Continue ReadingHaving a dedicated space command will bring Australia into line with Canada, India, France and Japan, all of which recently created similar organisations within their armed forces. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/australian-space-command-force-for-good
Continue Reading“Today just wasn’t the right day,” NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei tweeted after a minor medical issue postponed his spacewalk. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/astronaut-pinched-nerve-delays-spacewalk
Continue ReadingSpaceX CEO Elon Musk says he may be able to launch the company’s new Starship to the moon for NASA “probably sooner” than the agency’s 2024 target Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/elon-musk-spacex-starship-to-moon-sooner-2024
Continue ReadingWhat a parting gift the Cassini mission gave us. Below is a movie sequence of images, garnered from the final dedicated observation of the Enceladus’ geysers by the imitable Cassini spacecraft. Continue reading “Watch: 14 Hours of Enceladus Geyser Action” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.universetoday.com/152286/watch-14-hours-of-enceladus-geyser-action/
Continue ReadingA telescope in China has mapped out what may be a totally new arm of our home galaxy. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/new-arm-milky-way-cattail
Continue ReadingCertain weird gravity conditions would make it possible to travel through a wormhole and back. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/traversable-wormholes-modified-gravity
Continue ReadingSpace.com recently caught up with author and journalist Leslie Kean to discuss UFOs and where research into the puzzling objects is heading. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/ufos-are-real-leslie-kean-interview
Continue ReadingWhen scientists first spotted Comet ATLAS last year, they hoped it would be the brightest comet of the decade. Then, the icy hunk unexpectedly fell to pieces. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/weird-comet-atlas-breaku-hubble-telescope-analysis
Continue ReadingNew stars are born! NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has captured a new image of bright, baby stars peeking out of a “stellar nursery” — a cloud of dust where stars are born. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/hubble-space-telescope-stellar-nursery-photograph
Continue ReadingSmall-satellite launch outfit Virgin Orbit, part of Richard Branson’s Virgin Group, announced on Monday (Aug. 23) that it plans to go public via a merger with a special purpose acquisition company. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/virgin-orbit-publicly-traded-company
Continue ReadingIt’s not the big disk that’s attracting the most attention.Although the big planet-forming disk around the star PDS 70 is clearly imaged and itself quite interesting.It’s also not the planet on the right, just inside the big disk, that’s being talked about the most. Although the planet PDS 70c is a newly formed and, interestingly, similar in size and mass to Jupiter.
Continue ReadingDo we live in a digital universe? This wild new film might make you believe it! Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/glitch-in-the-matrix-director-interview
Continue ReadingThe newfound asteroid 2021 PH27 completes one lap around our star every 113 Earth days. That’s the shortest orbital period of any known solar system object except the planet Mercury. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/solar-system-fastest-orbiting-asteroid-2021-ph27
Continue ReadingNASA has called off a spacewalk outside the International Space Station this week due a medical issue with one of the astronauts due to join the excursion. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-astronaut-medical-issue-postpones-spacewalk
Continue ReadingA Scottish court has thrown out objections of a billionaire landowner against a planning permission granted to an operator of a prospective spaceport in the north of Scotland. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-hub-sutherland-billionaire-complaint-dismissed
Continue ReadingA rare seasonal “Blue Moon” wowed skywatchers Sunday (Aug. 22), marking the last time this type of moon will grace the sky until 2023. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/blue-moon-august-2021-photos
Continue ReadingAn iceberg 20 times the size of Manhattan careened dangerously close to its parent ice shelf in Antarctica, a series of satellite photos show. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/satellite-watches-iceberg-nearly-collide-antarctica
Continue ReadingDr. David A. Boboltz of the National Science Foundation will answer your questions on the sun, red giants and more in the the Space.com forums AMA this week! Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/astronomer-david-boboltz-ama-space-forums-august-2021
Continue ReadingThanks to data from three different Mars orbiters, scientists have determined that small, local dust storms, like their much larger counterparts, play a key role in drying out the Red Planet. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-small-dust-storms-dry-water
Continue ReadingΔιαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/how-do-gravitational-waves-work
Continue ReadingScientists now understand the composition of Earth a little better thanks to new study. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/earth-outer-core-carbon-reservoir
Continue ReadingIs that one galaxy or three?Toward the right of the featured Hubble image of the massive galaxy cluster Abell 3827 is what appears to be a most unusual galaxy – curved and with three centers. A detailed analysis, however, finds that these are three images of the same background galaxy – and that there are at least four more images.
Continue ReadingIt’s no secret that a new Space Race has been brewing over the past few years. This time, rather than being a competition between two federal space agencies, the race has more competitors and is more complicated. In addition to more state competitors, there are also commercial space entities vying for positions and lucrative contracts.
Continue ReadingAs parts of New England brace for Hurricane Henri to make landfall in New York Sunday (Aug. 22), astronauts and satellites are tracking the historic storm from space. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/hurricane-henri-space-photos-by-astronauts-satellites
Continue ReadingScientists have demonstrated that beamed microwaves can be converted to electricity to power drones. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/microwave-powered-rockets-drone-project
Continue ReadingΔιαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/rare-blue-moon-august-2021-rises-tonight
Continue ReadingFishing on the high seas is a bit of a mystery, economically speaking. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/ocean-fishing-boats-forced-labor-ai-satellite-data
Continue ReadingSpectacular explosions keep occurring in the binary star system named RS Ophiuchi. Every 20 years or so, the red giant star dumps enough hydrogen gas onto its companion white dwarf star to set off a brilliant thermonuclear explosion on the white dwarf’s surface. At about 5,000 light years distant, the resulting nova explosions cause the RS Oph system to brighten up by a huge factor and become visible to the unaided eye.
Continue ReadingArianespace launched dozens of internet satellites for the communications company OneWeb this evening (Aug. 21). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/arianespace-sozyuz-launches-oneweb-9-internet-satellite-mission
Continue ReadingThe Milky Way galaxy is our home, and yet in some ways, it is the least understood galaxy. One of the biggest challenges astronomers have is in understanding its large-scale structure. Because we’re in the midst of it all, mapping our galaxy is a bit like trying to map the size and shape of a wooded park while standing in the middle of it.
Continue ReadingIn this series we are exploring the weird and wonderful world of astronomy jargon! If only there was a way to measure the distance to today’s topic: standard candles! Continue reading “Astronomy Jargon 101: Standard Candles” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.universetoday.com/152210/astronomy-jargon-101-standard-candles/
Continue ReadingStep outside around 45 minutes after sunset on Saturday evening (Aug. 21) and in a single glance you’ll be able to partake in a gathering of the moon and the biggest planet of our solar system. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/jupiter-moon-conjunction-august-2021-skywatching
Continue ReadingPermanent flooding has become commonplace on this low-lying peninsula, nestled behind North Carolina’s Outer Banks. The trees growing in the water are small and stunted. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/sea-level-rise-ghost-forests-from-space
Continue ReadingSweden’s highest mountain has shrunk by two meters in one year due to the melting of the glacier that covers it. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/sweden-highest-mountain-shrinking-climate-change
Continue ReadingThese three panels feature the Solar System’s rulinggas giant Jupiteron August 15 as seen from Cebu City, Phillipines, planet Earth.On that date thewell-timed telescopic viewsdetail some remarkable performances,transits and mutual events, by Jupiter’s Galilean moons.In the top panel,Iois just disappearing into Jupiter’s shadow atthe far right, but the three other large Jovian moons appear against theplanet’s banded disk.
Continue ReadingIn November (or early December) of this year, after many excruciating delays, NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) will finally launch to space. As the most advanced and complex observatory ever deployed, the James Webb will use its advanced suite of instruments to observe stars, exoplanets, and galaxies in the near and mid-infrared spectrum.
Continue ReadingNASA’s Perseverance rover has given us an otherworldly skywatching treat — the minuscule Mars moon Deimos, twinkling in the dusty Red Planet skies. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/perseverance-rover-mars-moon-deimos-video
Continue ReadingThe next SpaceX Dragon spacecraft to visit the International Space Station will launch next Saturday (Aug. 28), and if you’re an early-bird you can watch it all online. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-dragon-nasa-cargo-ship-crs-23-launch-webcasts
Continue ReadingFirefly Aerospace’s Alpha rocket is one step closer to spaceflight. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/firefly-aerospace-alpha-rocket-launchpad-static-fire-video
Continue ReadingNetflix’s first trailer for a documentary series on SpaceX’s Inspiration4 private astronaut mission is here. Check it out. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/netflix-spacex-inspiration4-private-spaceflight-documentary-trailer
Continue ReadingChinese astronauts conducted their second spacewalk outside of the country’s new space station on Friday, installing a range of equipment including a back-up air-conditioning unit. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-astronauts-space-station-2nd-spacewalk
Continue ReadingIn this series we are exploring the weird and wonderful world of astronomy jargon! You’ll quickly see what we’re talking about this week: r-process! Continue reading “Astronomy Jargon 101: R-Process” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.universetoday.com/152208/astronomy-jargon-101-r-process/
Continue ReadingThe full moon of August arrives Sunday (Aug. 22), after it makes a close pass to Jupiter and Saturn. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/33768-august-full-moon.html
Continue ReadingBillionaire Jared Isaacman is looking for a brewery to make beer with space-flown hops — for a good cause. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/inspiration4-space-beer-hops-auction
Continue ReadingAsteroids are packed with gold and other valuable resources. And the best way to harvest those metals may be to bring space rocks to Earth. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/asteroid-mining-bring-space-rocks-to-earth
Continue ReadingAs an asteroid, Phaethon is a ball composed mainly of rock, and it shouldn’t have enough water ice to form the glowing fuzzy coma and tail that adorn a comet. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/asteroid-phaethon-comet-like-sodium-tail
Continue ReadingJapan’s space agency (JAXA) is gearing up for its Martian Moons eXploration (MMX) mission, with plans to have a sample from Mars’ moon Phobos return to Earth by 2029. Mission scientists say they hope to find clues to the origins of Mars two moons, as well as Mars itself, and possibly even traces of past life.
Continue ReadingNASA must again stop work on its human moon lander partnership with SpaceX due to a Blue Origin lawsuit, further risking the agency’s tight timeline to return astronauts to the moon. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-halts-spacex-moon-lander-blue-origin-lawsuit
Continue ReadingChina’s Zhurong rover has completed its primary three-month-long expedition on Mars but is set to continue exploring the Red Planet. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-zhurong-mars-rover-extended-mission
Continue ReadingNASA has awarded a total of $500,000 to 13 different teams via its Break the Ice Lunar Challenge, a competition designed to nurture the development of moon-mining tech. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-moon-ice-mining-challenge-awards
Continue ReadingThe most detailed radio images of galaxies outside the Milky Way have been captured by a network of 70,000 radio antennas spread over nine European countries. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/galaxies-most-detailed-radio-images
Continue ReadingFrames from a camerathat spent three moonless nights under the starscreate this composite night skyscape.They were recorded during August 11-13while planet Earth was sweepingthrough the dusty trailof comet Swift-Tuttle.One long exposure, untracked for the foreground, and the manystar tracking captures of Perseid shower meteorswere taken from the village of Magyaregres, Hungary.
Continue ReadingIn January of 2021, Elon Musk announced SpaceX’s latest plan to increase the number of flights they can mount by drastically reducing turnaround time. The key to this was a new launch tower that would “catch” first stage boosters after they return to Earth. This would forego the need to install landing legs on future Super Heavy boosters and potentially future Starship returning to Earth.
Continue Reading2021 is “virtually certain” to be one of the top 10 hottest years on record, and “fire clouds,” could become a summer staple, scientists revealed in a monthly briefing today (Aug. 19). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/record-temperatures-fire-clouds-drought-noaa-climate-change
Continue ReadingA stunning new satellite image captures four different storms churning in the skies above North America as the continent nears the peak of hurricane season. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/satellite-image-storms-smoke-north-america
Continue ReadingThe Ingenuity helicopter on Mars has now completed its 12th flight, where it acted as a scout, looking ahead for dangerous terrain for it’s partner in crime, the Perseverance rover. Continue reading “Ingenuity’s Flight 12 was a Tricky one, Flying Over Hazardous Terrain” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.universetoday.com/152240/ingenuitys-flight-12-was-a-tricky-one-flying-over-hazardous-terrain/
Continue ReadingIn this series we are exploring the weird and wonderful world of astronomy jargon! You’ll get the whole picture with today’s topic: spectrum! Continue reading “Astronomy Jargon 101: Spectrum” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.universetoday.com/152209/astronomy-jargon-101-spectrum/
Continue ReadingIf we ever want to take pictures of an Earth-like exoplanet, we need to think bigger than the biggest telescopes on Earth. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/earth-like-exoplanet-imaging-with-sun
Continue ReadingSet in the distant future, a female astronaut, shipwrecked on the long-decimated Earth, must decide the fate of the wasteland’s remaining populace in “The Colony.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/the-colony-sci-fi-film-trailer
Continue ReadingNASA’s Mars rover Curiosity has rolled into a patch of ground that could shed considerable light on the Red Planet’s climate history. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-rover-curiosity-transition-zone-video
Continue ReadingThe new phase of matter behaves like a solid and a frictionless liquid at the same time Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/first-2d-supersolid
Continue ReadingThe game launches in 2022. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/ripout-sci-fi-horror-game-trailer
Continue ReadingArianespace will launch dozens of internet satellites for the communications company OneWeb today (Aug. 19), and you can watch the liftoff live. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/arianespace-sozyuz-oneweb-9-internet-satellites-launch
Continue ReadingThe solar system’s largest planet reaches opposition today (Aug. 19). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/jupiter-opposition-2021
Continue ReadingNASA and Star Trek are teaming up to celebrate what would have been the 100th birthday of Trek creator Gene Roddenberry today in a webcast event. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-trek-nasa-celebrate-gene-roddenberry-legacy
Continue ReadingOn Aug. 9, Maxar Technologies’ WorldView-3 satellite snapped a great shot of SpaceX’s “Starbase” facility, where the company is building and testing its Starship deep-space transportation system. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-starship-super-heavy-satellite-photo
Continue ReadingThe Mercury-bound BepiColombo spacecraft recorded the sound of the solar wind at Venus as it flew just 340 miles above the planet during a maneuver designed to adjust its path. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/bepicolombo-records-venus-solar-wind-sound
Continue ReadingMars is a lifeless wasteland for more than one reason. Not only are the temperatures and lack of water difficult for life to deal with, the lack of a magnetic field means radiation constantly pummels the surface. If humans ever plan to spend prolonged periods of time on the red planet, they’ll need to support an additional type of life – crops.
Continue ReadingPlowing throughEarth’s atmosphere at 60 kilometers per second,this bright perseid meteor streaks along a starry Milky Way.Captured in dark Portugal skies on August 12, it movesright to left through the frame.Its colorful trail starts near Deneb (alpha Cygni)and ends near Altair (alpha Aquilae),stars of the northernsummer triangle.In fact this perseid meteorvery briefly outshines both,two of the brightest stars in planet Earth’s night.
Continue ReadingThe fight over who gets to take the Artemis astronauts back to the Moon continues! It all began when NASA announced that they had awarded the contract for its Human Landing System (HLS), the reusable lunar lander that would ferry the Artemis III astronauts to the lunar surface. This decision did not sit well with the other two finalists, Blue Origin and Dynetics, who appealed the decision because NASA was showing “favoritism.
Continue ReadingWildfires in Siberia have produced 800 megatons of carbon dioxide since the beginning of June, nearly doubling last year’s record, according to estimates. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/siberia-wildfires-greenhouse-gas-emissions-satellite-images
Continue ReadingLego Education has unveiled Spike Essentials as part of its Lego learning system to help teachers and encourage students in STEAM subjects. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/lego-education-unveils-spike-essentials
Continue ReadingBlue Origin is targeting Aug. 25 for the next flight of its New Shepard suborbital vehicle, company representatives announced today (Aug. 18). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/blue-origin-new-shepard-ns-17-launch-date-august-2021
Continue ReadingIn this series we are exploring the weird and wonderful world of astronomy jargon! You’ll soon see what we’re talking about this week: luminosity! Continue reading “Astronomy Jargon 101: Luminosity” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.universetoday.com/152207/astronomy-jargon-101-luminosity/
Continue ReadingWhere’s Waldo (or Where’s Wally) is a very popular book series for all ages. One way to make it potentially more interesting is to adapt it to interplanetary exploration by searching for a Martian rover in a picture taken from a Martian helicopter. Ingenuity took a picture on its eleventh flight that would be a worthy addition to any interplanetary search game – in this image, the goal is to find Perseverance.
Continue ReadingBlack holes don’t emit light, which makes them difficult to study. Fortunately, many black holes are loud eaters. As they consume nearby matter, surrounding material is superheated. As a result, the material can glow intensely, or be thrown away from the black hole as relativistic jets. By studying the light from this material we can study black holes.
Continue ReadingWe usually associate the term Blue Moon with a month containing two full moons. That won’t happen in August, yet this month brings a Blue Moon nonetheless. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/blue-moon-2021-explained
Continue ReadingChinese astronomers hope to establish a major observatory program on the roof of the world, the Tibetan Plateau, with new research arguing for pristine observing conditions nestled in the uplands. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-astronomy-observatory-tibetan-plateau-study
Continue ReadingSpaceX’s Starlink satellites are involved in about 1,600 close encounters between two spacecraft in low Earth orbit every week, according to available data. That’s about 50% of all such incidents. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-starlink-satellite-collision-alerts-on-the-rise
Continue ReadingA Houston-based company that NASA selected to ferry upcoming lunar experiments to the moon has hired SpaceX to launch its lunar landing mission. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-rocket-launching-intuitive-machines-moon-lander
Continue ReadingWhat do cyberspace and outer space have in common? Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/cyberspace-and-outer-space-are-new-frontiers-for-national-security-according-to-an-expert-report
Continue ReadingJPL says the gap looks like ‘a splinter poking out from a plank of wood’ Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/milky-way-galaxy-broken-arm
Continue ReadingThe Ring Nebula (M57), is more complicated than it appears through a small telescope. The easily visible central ring is about one light-year across,but this remarkably deep exposure -a collaborative effort combining data from three different large telescopes -exploresthe looping filaments of glowing gas extending much farther from the nebula’s central star.
Continue ReadingIn March of 2019, NASA was directed to develop all the necessary equipment and planning to send astronauts back to the Moon by 2024. This plan, officially named Project Artemis, was part of an agency-wide shakeup designed to ensure that the long-awaited return to the Moon takes place sooner than NASA had originally planned.
Continue ReadingA tiny cubesat called AuroraSat-1 will launch atop a Rocket Lab Electron booster in the fourth quarter of this year to demonstrate de-orbiting tech for small spacecraft. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/rocket-lab-space-junk-finnish-satellite-launch
Continue ReadingBut don’t expect it to actually launch so soon. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-starship-orbital-test-flight-readiness-musk
Continue ReadingAstronomers have an excellent habit of naming large projects after deserving contributors to their field. From Nancy Grace Roman to Edwin Hubble, some of the biggest missions are named after space exploration pioneers. When ESA and JAXA sat down to figure out a name for their new Mercury probe, they would have come across an important name early in their research – Giuseppe “Bepi” Colombo – the man who helped plan the Mariner 10 Mercury mission.
Continue ReadingBeloved “Star Trek” actress Nichelle Nichols is caught in the middle of a conservatorship battle as she fights her own battle with dementia. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nichelle-nichols-star-trek-conservatorship-battle
Continue ReadingBy studying rocks on Earth, researchers suggest that their Martian counterparts could also have water trapped within them. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/19th-century-earth-rock-samples-mars-water-clues
Continue ReadingIn this series we are exploring the weird and wonderful world of astronomy jargon! You’ll soon have a better way to categorize today’s topic: the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram! Continue reading “Astronomy Jargon 101: Hertzsprung–Russell (HR) diagram” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.universetoday.com/152202/astronomy-jargon-101-hertzsprung-russell-hr-diagram/
Continue ReadingNASA’s Mars helicopter Ingenuity made its 12th Red Planet flight on Monday (Aug. 16), during which the little chopper served as eyes in the sky for its larger companion, the Perseverance rover. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-helicopter-ingenuity-12th-flight-success
Continue ReadingThe partial breakup of China’s Yunhai 1-02 military satellite on March 18 is no longer mysterious. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-junk-collision-chinese-satellite-yunhai-1-02
Continue ReadingThe particles used were spooky virtual particles, conjured from a disturbance between two electromagnetic fields. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/einstein-equation-matter-from-light
Continue ReadingChina’s meteoric rise in space science and exploration—along with its new partnership with Russia—is spurring U.S. experts to reconsider a long-standing prohibition on bilateral collaborations Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/can-us-and-china-cooperate-in-space
Continue ReadingExcept for the ringsof Saturn, the RingNebula (M57) is probably the most famous celestial circle.Its classic appearance isunderstood to be due to our own perspective, though.The recent mapping of theexpanding nebula’s3-D structure, based in part onthis clear Hubble image,indicates thatthe nebula is a relatively dense, donut-like ring wrappedaround the middle of a (American) football-shaped cloud of glowing gas.
Continue ReadingMultiple exploding stars may have seeded the solar system with material required to form planets. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/supernovas-seed-solar-system-planets-ophiuchus-aluminum
Continue ReadingAt least hundreds of people congregated on the tarmac at Kabul’s international airport amid mass evacuations Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/afghanistan-kabul-airport-crowds-photos
Continue ReadingSatellite imagery captured the devastating damage left behind from the 7.2-magnitude earthquake on Saturday (Aug. 14). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/haiti-earthquake-aftermath-satellite-images-august-2021
Continue ReadingIn this series we are exploring the weird and wonderful world of astronomy jargon! Watch out for today’s topic: doppler shift! Continue reading “Astronomy Jargon 101: Doppler Shift” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.universetoday.com/152143/astronomy-jargon-101-doppler-shift/
Continue ReadingWant to try living on Mars, but not sure you want to experience the nine-month flight time to get there? NASA is looking for applicants to serve as crew members for a one-year analog mission in a habitat to simulate life on the Red Planet, beginning in Fall 2022. All you have to do is get to Houston, Texas, and you’ll even get paid.
Continue ReadingIn 2014, the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released its Fifth Assessment Report (AR5). As with previous reports, AR5 contained the latest findings of Climate Change experts from all relevant disciplines, as well as projections about the near future. In short, the AR5 and its predecessors were assessments of the impact anthropogenic Climate Change was having on the planet and how we could avoid worst-case scenarios.
Continue ReadingScientists used Saturn’s famous rings as a seismograph to study processes in the planet’s interior. The researchers found its core is like a soup consisting of rocks, ices and metallic fluids. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/saturn-rings-study-reveals-soupy-core
Continue ReadingBlue Origin is now suing NASA in its latest attempt to push back against the agency’s decision to award SpaceX its moon lander contract. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/blue-origin-sues-nasa-over-moon-lander-contract
Continue ReadingWith 11 crewmembers, two SpaceX Crew Dragon missions and a Russian module mishap, it’s been a busy mission! See photos of the Expedition 65 crew in action. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-station-expedition-65-photos
Continue ReadingNew research provides more details of the dinosaurs’ demise and the composition of the asteroid belt. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/dinosaur-impactor-origin
Continue ReadingOur cosmic block is full of neighbors that we know very little about, but scientists have come up with creative ways to get a peak at the layers of one particular type of planet. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/brown-dwarf-super-jupiter-atmosphere-layer-cake
Continue ReadingSatellite imagery reveals that Mount Etna has gotten 100 feet taller in the past six months. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mount-etna-grows-100-feet
Continue ReadingIn a few years, NASA will be sending astronauts to the Moon for the first time since the Apollo Era (1969-1972). As part of the Artemis Program, the long-term goal is to create the necessary infrastructure for a “sustained program of lunar exploration.” The opportunities this will present for lunar research are profound and will likely result in new discoveries about the formation and evolution of the Moon.
Continue ReadingThis was an unusual sky.It wasn’t unusual because of the central band the Milky Way Galaxy, visible along the image left. Most dark skies show part of the Milky Way.It wasn’t unusual because of the bright meteor visible on the upper right.Many images taken during last week’s Perseid Meteor Shower show meteors, although this Perseid was particularly bright.
Continue ReadingTwo spacecraft made historic flybys of Venus last week, and both sent back sci-fi-type views of the mysterious, cloud-shrouded planet. The Solar Orbiter and BepiColombo spacecraft both used Venus for gravity assists within 33 hours of each other, capturing unique imagery and data during their encounters. Continue reading “The First Images and Videos from the Double Venus Flyby”
Continue ReadingThe universe is littered with supermassive black holes. There’s one a mere 30,000 light-years away in the center of the Milky Way. Most galaxies have one, and some of them are more massive than a billion stars. We know that many supermassive black holes formed early in the universe. For example, the quasar TON 618 is powered by a 66 billion solar mass black hole.
Continue ReadingSmoke from massive wildfires in Russia’s eastern Siberia region has reached the geographic North Pole “for the first time in recorded history,” according to NASA. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/siberian-wildfire-smoke-reaches-north-pole
Continue ReadingMeteorites reveal that so long as groundwater is present, the Martian subsurface is habitable Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/martian-crust-could-sustain-life-through-radiation
Continue ReadingWalt Disney World Resort has set mid-September for the highly-anticipated and long-awaited opening of Space 220. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/disney-space-220-restaurant-epcot-sneak-peek
Continue ReadingArianespace will launch a new Earth observation satellite for Airbus today (Aug. 15), along with four other tiny satellites and you can watch the liftoff live online. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/arianespace-vega-rocket-pleaides-neo-4-satellites-launch
Continue ReadingMaxar satellite photos show the devastation of Greenville, California from the Dixie wildfire in August 2021. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/dixie-fire-destroys-greenville-california-satellite-photos
Continue ReadingIn just one month, SpaceX will make history with Inspiration4 — the world’s first all-civilian spaceflight — the mission’s crew couldn’t be more excited. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-inspiration4-private-astronaut-launch-one-month-away
Continue ReadingComet dust rained down on planet Earth last week, streakingthrough dark skies in the annual Perseid meteor shower.The featured picture is a composite of many images taken from the same locationover the peak night of the Perseids.The umbrella was not needed as a shield from meteors, since they almost entirely evaporate high in the Earth’s atmosphere.
Continue ReadingIn 1905 Albert Einstein wrote four groundbreaking papers on quantum theory and relativity. It became known as Einstein’s annus mirabilis or wonderous year. One was on brownian motion, one earned him the Nobel prize in 1921, and one outlined the foundations of special relativity. But it’s Einstein’s last 1905 paper that is the most unexpected.
Continue ReadingThe Orionid meteor shower is peaks in the early morning of Tuesday, Oct. 22, but a bright moon will disrupt viewing until shortly before dawn. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/34373-orionid-meteor-shower-guide.html
Continue ReadingA Malaysian satellite will soon fall from space to burn up in Earth’s atmosphere following a mysterious “anomaly” that struck it down in orbit. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/malaysian-satellite-measat-3-doomed-to-fall-from-space
Continue ReadingNASA said the accusations against Expedition 56 flight engineer Serena Auñón-Chancellor are baseless. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/russia-blames-nasa-astronaut-soyuz-leak
Continue ReadingJuly 2021 was the single hottest month in history, according to a new NOAA report. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/july-2021-hottest-month-ever
Continue ReadingTwo aircrafts flying over Canada reported a “bright green UFO” that disappeared into the clouds on July 30. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/canadian-aircrafts-report-ufo-july-2021
Continue ReadingStars in our own Milky Way Galaxy are scattered through thiseye-catching field of view.From the early hours after midnight on August 13,the 30 second exposure of the night sky over Busko-Zdroj, Polandrecords thecolorful and bright trail of aPerseid meteor.Seen near the peak of theannual Perseid meteor shower itflashes from lower left to upper right.
Continue ReadingOver the past few weeks, there was quite a bit of excitement in the air at the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California, where mission controllers were prepping the Perseverance rover to acquire its first sample from the Martian surface. This mission milestone would be the culmination of years of hard work by a team of over 90 dedicated scientists and engineers.
Continue ReadingA 7-Eleven Slurpee has come closer to leaving the planet than any convenience store-dispensed drink has done before. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/7-eleven-slurpee-space-delivery
Continue ReadingThe first person to walk on the moon declined the honor when asked, but a group of NASA officials and members of Congress presided over a ceremony in Ohio to do just that. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-armstrong-test-facility-dedication
Continue ReadingAs any good project manager will tell you, goals are necessary to complete any successful project. The more audacious the goal, the more potentially successful the project will be. But bigger goals are harder to hit, leading to an increased chance of failure. So when the team behind one of NASA’s most unique missions released a list of goals this week, the space exploration world took notice.
Continue ReadingOne of the reasons the ISS is still alive and kicking is that it offers a unique environment for testing that is available nowhere, either on the Earth or off of it. Plenty of science experiments want to take advantage of that uniqueness. This week, a fresh crop of experiments was delivered to the ISS aboard a Northrop Grumman Cygnus resupply craft.
Continue ReadingSun-exploring spacecraft Solar Orbiter has captured this video of a glowing crescent of Venus as it flew past the planet during a gravity-assist flyby on Monday (Aug 9). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/solar-orbiter-video-venus-flyby
Continue ReadingBoeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft won’t be flying to the International Space Station for NASA this month after all. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/boeing-starliner-oft-2-indefinite-delay-factory-return
Continue ReadingThe first trailer and a sneak peek at “Blade Runner: Black Lotus” are here and they’re packed with sci-fi awesomeness. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/blade-runner-black-lotus-first-trailer
Continue ReadingAsteroid Bennu is one of the two most hazardous known asteroids in our Solar System. Luckily, the OSIRIS-REx (Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification, Security-Regolith Explorer) spacecraft orbited Bennu for more than two years and gathered data that has allowed scientists to better understand the asteroid’s future orbit, trajectory and Earth-impact probability, and even rule out some future impact possibilities.
Continue ReadingScanning through data fresh off the telescope, we saw two ghosts dancing deep in the cosmos. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/dancing-ghosts-radio-galaxies
Continue ReadingModel rocket maker Estes has unveiled its newest expert-level rocket the DARC-1, as the latest addition to their Space Corps line just in time for the last days of summer. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/estes-darc-1-model-rocket-kit
Continue ReadingNASA’s Perseverance rover’s first sample collection didn’t go as planned due to trouble with a “unique” and unexpectedly powdery Mars rock. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-perseverance-rover-mars-sampling-attempt-failed
Continue ReadingIf not perfect then thisspiralgalaxy is at least one of the most photogenic.An island universe of about 100 billion stars,32 million light-years away toward the constellation Pisces,M74 presentsa gorgeous face-on view.Classified asan Sc galaxy,the grand design of M74’s graceful spiralarms are traced by bright bluestar clusters and dark cosmic dustlanes.This sharp compositewas constructed from image data recorded by the Hubble Space Telescope’sAdvanced Camera for Surveys.
Continue ReadingBoeing’s Starliner capsule is still under repair as the company works to figure out what’s going on with its faulty valves. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/boeing-starliner-launch-delay-stuck-valves
Continue ReadingWhile flying over the Red Planet for the 11th time last week, the little helicopter caught a view of its “mothership” — NASA’s Perseverance rover Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-helicopter-ingenuity-spots-perseverance-rover-11th-flight
Continue ReadingAstronomers think they have established a new way to calculate the size of supermassive black holes: by studying the feeding patterns of these invisible giants. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/black-hole-feeding-pattern-mass-size
Continue Readingit’s the game’s 17th free expansion. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/no-mans-sky-frontiers-expansion-5th-anniversary-trailer
Continue ReadingAs we all anticipate the launch of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) later this year (hopefully), LEGO designers are hoping for a “launch” of their own. A new LEGO design of JWST is currently gathering supporters on the LEGO Ideas website. If it gets enough support, LEGO will review it and possibly create it.
Continue ReadingThe annual Perseid meteor shower, one of the best displays of “shooting stars” this year, put on a spectacular show for skywatchers around the world. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/perseid-meteor-shower-2021-photos
Continue ReadingYou’ll have to wait two more years for a great “shooting star” show in August. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/perseid-meteor-shower-2021-thrills-skywatchers
Continue ReadingPhotos can’t do some places justice – nor can any level of sophisticated remote sensing. That seems to be the case for Gale Crater. Curiosity has been wandering around the crater for almost the last nine years. Scientists thought Gale crater was an old lakebed, and it was specifically chosen as a landing site to allow Curiosity to collect samples from such a lakebed.
Continue ReadingWhen it comes to finding exoplanets, size matters, but so does weight. The larger and heavier the planet, the more likely they will be discovered by the current crop of telescopes. Both the techniques to find exoplanets and the telescopes using those techniques are biased toward larger, heavier planets. So when even the current crop of telescopes manages to find one that is about half the mass of Venus, it is cause for celebration.
Continue ReadingThe close Venus flyby provided the perfect opportunity to test some BepiColombo’s instruments before its first encounter with Mercury in October. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/bepicolombo-venus-close-flyby-video-august-2021
Continue ReadingHyperspacial hijinks, cosmic crises and insane interstellar adventure, “Star Trek: Lower Decks” is back on Paramount+. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-trek-ower-decks-season-2-now-streaming
Continue ReadingWith Jeff Bezos and Richard Branson both flying to space in craft made by their own private companies, July 2021 was perhaps the highest-profile month for space in years. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-travel-for-billionaires-bipartisan-american-support-not-gen-z
Continue ReadingSpaceX plans to launch a Canadian advertisement-beaming satellite into space that will eventually accept payments in Dogecoin, according to a media report. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-canadian-satellite-film-ads-in-space
Continue ReadingA Northrop Grumman-built Cygnus cargo ship just made its biggest delivery yet for NASA at the International Space Station. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/cygnus-ng-16-cargo-ship-biggest-space-station-delivery-ever
Continue ReadingThe beautiful Trifid Nebulais a cosmicstudy in contrasts.Also known as M20, it lies about5,000light-years away toward the nebula richconstellation Sagittarius.A star forming region in the plane of our galaxy,the Trifid does illustrate three different types ofastronomical nebulae;red emission nebulae dominated bylight from hydrogen atoms,blue reflection nebulae producedby dust reflecting starlight, anddark nebulae wheredense dust clouds appear in silhouette.
Continue ReadingIn this series we are exploring the weird and wonderful world of astronomy jargon! Adjust your eyeglasses to read about today’s topic: adaptive optics! Continue reading “Astronomy Jargon 101: Adaptive Optics” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.universetoday.com/152125/astronomy-jargon-101-adaptive-optics/
Continue ReadingAn Indian rocket carrying a new Earth-observation satellite for the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) suffered a catastrophic failure shortly after launching early Thursday (Aug. 12). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/india-rocket-launch-fails-eos-03-satellite-lost
Continue ReadingIf you’re a fan of the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI) and the Fermi Paradox, then it’s likely you’ve heard of a concept known as the Great Filter. In brief, it states that life in the Universe may be doomed to extinction, either as a result of cataclysmic events or due to circumstances of its own making (i.
Continue ReadingIf the possibility of an asteroid called Bennu slamming into Earth a lifetime from now was keeping you up at night, NASA scientists think you can rest a little easier. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/asteroid-bennu-osiris-rex-impact-odds
Continue ReadingClouds and smoke could foil the view for some skywatchers. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/perseid-meteor-shower-2021-us-weather-forecast
Continue ReadingOur Sun is about 4.6 billion years old. We know that from models of Sun-like stars, as well as through our observations of other stars of similar mass. We know that the Sun has grown hotter over time, and we know that in about 5 billion years it will become a red giant star before ending its life as a white dwarf.
Continue ReadingMercury-bound spacecraft BepiColombo has zoomed past Venus at a distance of only 340 miles, taking a bunch of selfies and a lot of scientific measurements of the planet’s atmosphere. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/bepicolombo-spacecraft-venus-flyby-selfie-photo
Continue ReadingWhile NASA has yet to launch an Artemis mission to the moon, the agency is already doing engine testing for far-future missions. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-sls-rocket-rs-25-engine-test-video
Continue ReadingNigeria has sponsored or co-sponsored six satellites, of which only two are currently operational. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nigeria-satellite-on-its-last-legs
Continue ReadingIndia will send a new Earth observation satellite to space tonight (Aug. 11) to keep an eye on natural disasters, agriculture and forestry regions. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/india-gslv-rocket-eos-3-satellite-launch
Continue ReadingIt’s aurora season on the International Space Station and astronauts living and working in orbit are sharing some of their finest views of the stunning phenomenon with those of us on the ground. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/auroras-from-space-station-video-august-2021
Continue ReadingWhen the poet Horace said “We are but dust and shadow”, he probably didn’t think that dust itself could create a shadow. But it can, and that shadow can obscure even some of the most powerful explosions in the universe. At least that’s the finding from new research from an international team using data from the recently retired Spitzer telescope.
Continue ReadingThe stunning Perseid meteor shower will peak tonight (Aug. 11) in what could well be the most brilliant “shooting star” display of the year. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/perseid-meteor-shower-2021-peak
Continue ReadingSpaceX remains the sole winner of NASA’s Human Landing System (HLS) contract, despite ongoing protests from Blue Origin and Dynetics. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/gao-hls-artemis-contract-spacex-blue-origin-dynetics
Continue ReadingSpaceX’s next Starship prototype got the black-and-white treatment in a suave photo posted on founder Elon Musk’s Twitter feed. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-starship-sn20-stunning-photo
Continue ReadingNora AlMatrooshi’s first spaceflight equipment was made of paper and cardboard boxes, but she’ll soon spend two years at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Texas training to use the real thing in orbit. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/united-arab-emirates-new-astronauts-interview
Continue ReadingThe record-breaking 2021 wildfire season has seen widespread destruction on three continents. Here is what satellites could see from space. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/2021-record-wildfire-season-from-space
Continue ReadingWhen do cloud bottoms appear like bubbles?Normally, cloud bottoms are flat.This is because moist warm airthat rises and cools will condense into water droplets at a specific temperature, which usually corresponds to a very specific height. As waterdroplets grow, an opaque cloud forms. Under some conditions, however, cloud pockets can develop that contain large droplets of water or ice that fall into clear air as they evaporate.
Continue ReadingThe Northrop Grumman rocket and spacecraft are packed with more than 4 tons of supplies. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/northrop-grumman-heaviest-cygnus-cargo-ship-launch
Continue ReadingAs a field, the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence suffers from some rather significant constraints. Aside from the uncertainty involved (e.g., is there life beyond Earth we can actually communicate with?), there are the limitations imposed by technology and the very nature of space and time. For instance, scientists are forced to contend with the possibility that by the time a message is received by an intelligent species, the civilization that sent it will be long dead.
Continue ReadingIn this series we are exploring the weird and wonderful world of astronomy jargon! It’s easy to measure your interest in today’s topic: the astronomical unit! Continue reading “Astronomy Jargon 101: Astronomical Unit” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.universetoday.com/152119/astronomy-jargon-101-astronomical-unit/
Continue ReadingWeather conditions are now 90% “GO” for liftoff tonight at 5:56 p.m. EDT (2156 GMT). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/antares-rocket-ready-cygnus-ng-16-cargo-launch
Continue ReadingBecause of anticipated delays in spacesuit development, it is “not feasible” for NASA to land humans on the moon by the agency’s hopeful deadline of 2024, a report has found. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-moon-landing-2024-spacesuit-oig-feasibility
Continue ReadingScientists are using infrared to better explore Jupiter’s moon Ganymede, the largest moon in our solar system. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/jupiter-moon-ganymede-image-nasa-juno
Continue ReadingAstronauts on the International Space Station held their own summer Olympics in orbit over the weekend with weightless synchronized swimming and more. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/astronauts-space-olympics-zero-gravity-sports-2021
Continue ReadingSpaceX plans to acquire one of its competitors for broadband satellites — Swarm Technologies — as it continues to grow its Starlink megaconstellation. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-to-acquire-swarm-technologies-starlink-satellites
Continue ReadingThere are plenty of opportunities to see the Perseid meteor shower at its peak this week, even if you can’t see any “shooting stars” in person. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/perseid-meteor-shower-2021-webcasts
Continue ReadingThe Perseids, a rare eruption of nova RS Ophiuchi and a challenging dawn comet round out an amazing week of skywatching. It couldn’t have happened at a better time. While we’re all gearing up for the peak of the Perseid meteors this New Moon week on August 12th, two more astronomical events have given us a reason to step outside on warm August nights: the eruption of recurrent nova RS Ophiuchi, and the brief appearance of comet C/2021 O1 Nishimura.
Continue ReadingWith all the news recently about relatively young rocket companies successfully flinging their founders and some actual astronauts into space, it might be surprising that the rocket company with the most experience of all still hasn’t gotten its flagship new rocket off the ground with people yet. And after yet another delay, there is now no firm date for the launch of Boeing’s Starliner.
Continue ReadingPlaymobil is launching an epic new replica of the USS Enterprise from “Star Trek” on Sept. 8 to celebrate the 55th anniversary of the sci-fi franchise’s TV debut. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/playmobil-star-trek-uss-enterprise-ncc-1701-playset-revealed
Continue ReadingNASA and Northrop Grumman are teaming up to launch a cargo capsule to the International Space Station today (Aug. 10) at 5:56 p.m. EDT (2156 GMT). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/antares-cygnus-ng-16-space-station-cargo-launch-webcast
Continue ReadingLive long and prosper with a collectible prop replica Medical Scanner and Hypospray set Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-trek-prop-medical-scanner-hypospray-collectible
Continue ReadingConcentric ripples in galactic dust clouds triggered by a powerful black-hole X-ray burst can be seen in a new image released by NASA. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/black-hole-x-ray-burst-ripples-through-dust
Continue ReadingThe Astro Restoration Project is now well underway towards its goal of bringing the STS-35 (and STS-67) mission hardware back to its as-flown condition. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/astro-restoration-project-sts-35-space-shuttle-mission
Continue ReadingThere’s even a world first coming to the tabletop game. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-trek-additions-seven-new-additions
Continue ReadingWhat does fire look like in space?In the gravity on Earth, heated air rises and expands, causing flames to be teardrop shaped.In the microgravity of the air-filled International Space Station (ISS), however, flames are spheres.Fire is the rapid acquisition of oxygen, and space flames meet new oxygen molecules when they float by randomly from all directions – creating the enveloping sphere.
Continue ReadingIn this series we are exploring the weird and wonderful world of astronomy jargon! You probably don’t know how close you are to today’s topic: parallax! Continue reading “Astronomy Jargon 101: Parallax” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.universetoday.com/152117/astronomy-jargon-parallax/
Continue ReadingNASA’s sun-grazing spacecraft is making its ninth daring dive past our neighborhood star in a continuing quest to puzzle out secrets of how the sun works. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/parker-solar-probe-9th-sun-flyby
Continue ReadingOn July 20th, 2021, NASA’s Juno spacecraft conducted a flyby of Jupiter’s (and the Solar System’s) largest moon, Ganymede. This close pass was performed as part of the orbiter’s thirty-fourth orbit of the gas giant (Perijove 34), which saw the probe come within 50,109 km (31,136 mi) of the moon’s surface.
Continue ReadingBoeing is still hoping to achieve an August launch date for its Starliner capsule amid continuing technical problems with the spacecraft. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/boeing-starliner-updates-delay-launch-august
Continue ReadingFireballs blaze through the dark night sky in this NASA footage of the annual Perseid meteor shower. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/perseid-meteor-shower-2021-early-fireballs-video
Continue ReadingNorthrop Grumman’s next Cygnus cargo ship will launch on a journey to the International Space Station tomorrow carrying with it a bevy of research investigations and crew supplies. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/cygnus-ng-16-science-to-space-station
Continue ReadingJupiter’s mysterious “energy crisis” that has puzzled astronomers for 50 years could be caused by auroras, new observations suggest. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/jupiter-auroras-cause-mystery-heating
Continue ReadingA new NASA video showcases the whirring symphony of stars in our cosmic neighborhood. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/red-giant-sound-waves-celestial-symphony
Continue ReadingArtist Micah Johnson’s animated character Aku flew to the International Space Station and back last month. Space.com caught up with Johnson to discuss the milestone and what it means. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-flown-nft-micah-johnson-interview
Continue ReadingHundreds of scientists with a UN panel reviewed more than 14,000 studies documenting climate change evidence, to create a new report for policymakers worldwide. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/climate-change-ipcc-report-2021
Continue ReadingWhat’s the best way to watch a meteor shower? This question might come up later this week when the annual Perseid Meteor Shower peaks.One thing that is helpful is a dark sky, as demonstrated in the featured composite image of last year’s Perseids. Many more faint meteors are visible on the left image, taken through a very dark sky in Slovakia, than on the right image, taken through a moderately dark sky in the Czech Republic.
Continue ReadingIn this series we are exploring the weird and wonderful world of astronomy jargon! Hang on to your magnetic hats, because today’s topic is magnetars! Continue reading “Astronomy Jargon: Magnetars” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.universetoday.com/152071/astronomy-jargon-magnetars/
Continue ReadingBepiColombo and Solar Orbiter will fly by Venus on Monday (Aug. 9) and Tuesday (Aug. 10), respectively. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/two-venus-flybys-bepicolombo-solar-orbiter
Continue ReadingDespite the apocalyptic appearances, galactic mergers are a frequent and essential part of a galaxy’s life cycle. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/three-galaxies-tug-of-war
Continue ReadingAlthough scientists don’t fully understand the varying strengths of the factors contributing to the slowdown, all of them are linked to human-caused climate change. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/gulf-stream-close-to-collapse
Continue ReadingEarthlings typically watch meteor showers by looking up.But thisremarkable view, captured on August 13, 2011 by astronaut Ron Garan, caught a Perseid meteor by looking down.From Garan’sperspective onboard theInternational Space Stationorbiting at an altitude of about 380 kilometers,the Perseid meteors streak below,swept up dustleft from comet Swift-Tuttle heated to incandescence.The glowing comet dustgrains are traveling atabout 60 kilometers per second throughthe denser atmosphere around 100 kilometers above Earth’s surface.
Continue ReadingOnce again, things are gearing up at SpaceX’s South Texas Launch Facility, located just outside the village of Boca Chica, Texas. In recent weeks, the aerospace community has been abuzz about the rollout and Static Fire test of the Super Heavy Booster 3 (B3) prototype. This was the first time a booster was tested, which will be responsible for launching the Starship to space in the near future.
Continue ReadingThe only known life in the universe lives on a mid-size rocky planet that orbits a mid-size yellow star. That makes our planet a bit unusual. While small rocky planets are common in the galaxy, yellow stars are not. Small red dwarf stars are much more typical, making up about 75% of the stars in the Milky Way.
Continue ReadingAh, the majestic dung beetle. The pinnacle of evolution. In all seriousness, these little critters are incredibly sophisticated navigators who have, for millennia, used the night sky to guide them about their business. But light pollution is making their lives more difficult by limiting their ability to navigate by the stars.
Continue ReadingAstronaut Walli Beckwith leads a principled revolt from the International Space Station in Kluger’s latest space-based novel. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/jeffrey-kluger-holdout-book-interview
Continue ReadingSpaceX’s Starship is officially the world’s tallest rocket, and Elon Musk is over the moon. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/elon-musk-thrilled-spacex-starship-worlds-tallest-rocket
Continue ReadingThe telescope is so large, it has to be folded into the rocket that will launch it. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/lego-james-webb-space-telescope-idea
Continue ReadingGet out your red-blue glasses andhover over the surface of Mars.Taken on July 24, the 3D color view is from the MarsIngenuity Helicopter’s 10thflight above the Red Planet.Two images from Ingenuity’s color camera,both captured at an altitude of 12 meters (40 feet), but a few meters apartto provide a stereo perspective, were used to construct the color anaglyph.
Continue ReadingAccording to the most widely accepted theories, evolutionary biologists assert that life on Earth began roughly 4 billion years ago, beginning with single-celled bacteria and gradually giving way to more complex organisms. According to this same evolutionary timetable, the first complex organisms emerged during the Neoproterozoic era (ca. 800 million years ago), which took the form of fungi, algae, cyanobacteria, and sponges.
Continue ReadingPerseverance drilled its first sample-collecting hole on Friday (Aug. 6), but data beamed back to Earth by the rover indicate that no Mars rock or dirt made it into the sampling tube. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/perseverance-rover-mars-sample-attempt-fails
Continue ReadingMars’ Gale Crater may not have been so wet after all, a new study suggests. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/curiosity-mars-rover-gale-crater-small-lakes
Continue ReadingA sure-fire summer shower, the Perseid meteors are set to put on a spectacular show this year. It’s one of my fondest astronomical observing memories of childhood. Growing up in Northern Maine, it was a family tradition to set the lawn chairs out on warm mid-August nights, and watch with my mom and brother as the Perseid meteors slid silently through the inky black sky.
Continue ReadingOn July 28th, the International Space Station (ISS) suffered a mishap after a new Russian module (named Nauka) fired its thrusters just hours after arriving. As a result, the entire station was temporarily pushed out of position, forcibly delaying the Orbital Flight Test-2 (OFT-2) mission. This would have been Boeing’s CT-100 Starliner second attempt to rendezvous with the ISS as part of NASA’s Commercial Crew Program (CCP).
Continue ReadingStudying the particle could provide physicists with vital insight into the rules that govern how all matter is formed. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/double-charm-tetraquark-found-lhc
Continue ReadingFollowing a serious incident at the International Space Station last Thursday (July 29), Russia and the U.S. have reaffirmed their partnership and shared next steps to move forward. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/russia-nasa-cooperation-international-space-station
Continue ReadingWhen NASA announced it was going to destroy its historic Mobile Launch Platform-2, which used to support Apollo rockets and space shuttles, fans of MotoArt’s PlaneTags got an idea. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-shuttle-launch-platform-mementos-motoart
Continue ReadingHere’s why the force of gravity pulls us down rather than up. The answer involves Einstein and the bendy realm of space-time. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/why-gravity-pulls-down
Continue ReadingA new report signed by 14,000 scientists assesses Earth’s ‘vital signs,’ and finds ‘untold suffering’ awaits if climate change isn’t dealt with soon. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/earth-vital-signs-climate-change-suffering
Continue ReadingSpaceX’s newest Starship prototype was briefly placed atop of its massive booster for the first time on Friday (Aug. 6), setting a new record for the world’s tallest rocket. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-starship-super-heavy-booster-stacked-1st-time
Continue ReadingNASA’s Perseverance rover has notched another milestone on Mars, drilling its first hole for sampling Red Planet rock. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/perseverance-mars-rover-first-drill-hole
Continue ReadingNASA’s Mars helicopter Ingenuity captured stunning new aerial views of Jezero Crater during its most complex flight yet. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-helicopter-ingenuity-3D-images-raised-ridges
Continue ReadingLP 40-365 will probably leave the galaxy at some point, scientists say. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/runaway-dead-star-hurtles-through-milky-way
Continue ReadingThe mysterious strange dimming seen last year in the huge star Betelgeuse may be from giant sunspots and temperature fluctuations. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/betelgeuse-dimming-star-spots-temperature-changes
Continue ReadingCosmic dust clouds cross a rich field of stars inthis telescopic vista near the northern boundary ofCorona Australis, the Southern Crown.Less than 500 light-years away the dust cloudseffectively block light frommore distant background stars in theMilky Way.Top to bottom the frame spans about 2 degrees or over 15 light-years atthe clouds’ estimated distance.
Continue ReadingVirgin Galactic has started selling seats on its suborbital spaceliner again — but the price has gone up. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/virgin-galactic-raises-space-ticket-price
Continue ReadingIt’s a common reassurance made by adults to teens and adolescents who constantly face the threat of violence, cyberbullying, and ostracism: “It gets better.” Once you graduate, once you grow up and join the workforce, all the mistreatment and abuse will cease and people will appreciate you for who you are.
Continue ReadingNASA’s Ingenuity helicopter on Mars is still going strong, notching its 11th Red Planet flight on Thursday (Aug. 5). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-helicopter-ingenuity-11th-flight-success
Continue ReadingSpaceX rolled out its next version of Starship to the pad Thursday (Aug. 5) as the company shoots for an ambitious orbital test. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-starship-sn20-rollout-video
Continue ReadingThe U.S. Space Force has booked two missions with Astra, the first of which will launch a test payload from Alaska during a window that runs from Aug. 27 through Sept. 11. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/astra-launch-space-force-satellite-this-month
Continue ReadingPlanet has signed another contract with SpaceX, locking it in as the ‘go-to launch provider’ for the satellite-imaging company through 2025. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-planet-satellite-launch-deal-2025
Continue ReadingNASA’s Jupiter-exploring space probe Juno celebrates 10 years in space today (Aug. 5). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-juno-jupiter-10th-anniversary
Continue ReadingBoeing’s Starliner capsule will trudge back inside for more checks after skipping a Tuesday launch attempt when indications suggested a problem with a valve in the vehicle’s propulsion system. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/boeing-starliner-oft2-leaves-launch-pad-again
Continue ReadingStorm formation during the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season will be higher than previously predicted, according to an update by NOAA scientists. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/hurricane-outlook-2021-update
Continue ReadingAn NFT artwork made it to space for the first time ever last week, and the pioneering piece will soon go on sale. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-flown-nft-artwork-aku-auction
Continue ReadingThe moon’s complex geologic history could act as a pointer to understand other rocky worlds in the universe, including those that are potentially habitable, new research finds. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/moon-mantle-mystery-planet-evolution
Continue ReadingShadows have been known throughout history to be excellent hiding places. They may even be hiding unexpected things off the Earth as well. According to a new NASA study, there might be water that moves from shadow to shadow on the moon – even in daylight. Continue reading “Shadows on the Moon Could be Hiding Water, Even in the Daytime”
Continue ReadingWhen Longfellow wrote about “ships passing in the night” back in 1863, he probably wasn’t thinking about satellites passing near Venus. He probably also wouldn’t have considered 575,000 km separation as “passing”, but on the scale of interplanetary exploration, it might as well be. And passing is exactly what two satellites will be doing near Venus in the next few days – performing two flybys of the planet within 33 hours of each other.
Continue ReadingWhen a rocky planet half the size of Venus, an ocean world, and perhaps a planet that could host liquid water on its surface all show up orbiting the same star, astronomers take notice. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/exoplanet-system-tantalizing-alien-worlds-nearby
Continue ReadingOn Wednesday (Aug. 4), SpaceX lifted the 29-engine Super Heavy known as Booster 4 onto the launch stand to start prepping for a coming orbital test flight. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-super-heavy-lifted-launch-stand-photos
Continue ReadingScientists can make some pretty accurate forecasts about the future. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/what-will-earth-be-like-in-500-years
Continue ReadingSince touching down on Aug. 5, 2012, Curiosity has been helping scientists better understand Mars’ past habitability and how the planet has changed over time. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/curiosity-rover-nine-years-on-mars
Continue ReadingA small rock arch in Gale Crater is a whimsical example of the textures of Mars. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/rock-arch-lizard-mars.html
Continue ReadingSouth is upin this detailed telescopic view across the Moon’s ruggedsouthern highlands.Captured on July 20, the lunar landscape features the Moon’s young and old,the large craters Tycho and Clavius.About 100 million years young,Tycho isthe sharp-walled 85 kilometerdiameter crater near center, its 2 kilometer tall central peakin bright sunlight anddark shadow.Debris ejected during the impact that created Tycho still make it thestandout lunar crater when theMoon is near full, producinga highly visible radiating system of light streaks,bright rays that extend across much of the lunar near side.
Continue ReadingThe first all-civilian mission on a SpaceX Crew Dragon is getting the star treatment. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/netflix-announces-inspiration4-spacex-documentary
Continue ReadingNASA’s Mars helicopter Ingenuity is getting set for its 11th off-Earth flight, which could happen early Thursday morning (Aug. 5). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/ingenuity-mars-helicopter-flight-11-preview
Continue ReadingTracking exoplanets is hard – especially when that exoplanet is so far away from its parent star that the normally used “transit” method of watching it dim the light of the star itself is ineffectual. But it really helps if the planet is huge, and has its own infrared glow, no matter how far away from its star it might be.
Continue ReadingFar-flung spacecraft are helping us learn about the solar system’s edge. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/what-does-edge-of-solar-system-look-like
Continue ReadingReal estate mogul Donald Bren’s donation could help seed an energy revolution. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-solar-power-project-billionaire-donation
Continue ReadingHow do you track an asteroid that hit the Earth over 60 million years ago? By using a combination of geology and computer simulations, at least according to a team of scientists from the Southwest Research Institute (SwRI). Those methods might have let them solve a long-standing mystery of both archeology and astronomy – where did the asteroid that killed the dinosaurs come from?
Continue ReadingThe acclaimed creature performer reveals Captain Saru’s inner workings on the Paramount Plus sci-fi series. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-trek-discovery-season-3-doug-jones-interview
Continue ReadingOn Aug. 4, 2008, the Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope began full science operations, scanning the entire sky through the highest-energy form of light. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/fermi-telescope-13-years-science-highlights
Continue ReadingPerseid meteors are already beginning to fall in a display that promises to dazzle skywatchers this month. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/perseid-meteor-shower-2021-good-skywatching
Continue ReadingFrom his perch on the International Space Station, a French astronaut watched a long-running Russian space module break into pieces in a shower of fireworks. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-station-pirs-module-deorbit-video
Continue ReadingWhere should you go to get the best look at the dancing, dazzling display known as the aurora borealis? Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/32601-where-to-see-northern-lights.html
Continue ReadingHow do supermassive black holes create powerful jets?To help find out, the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) imaged the center of the nearby active galaxy Centaurus A. The cascade of featured inset images shows Cen A from it largest, taking up more sky than many moons, to its now finest, taking up only as much sky as an golf ball on the moon.
Continue Reading“The Ascent,” a new sci-fi action-shooter role-playing game (RPG) from game developer Neon Giant and publishers Curve digital, is now available. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/the-ascent-video-game-release-xbox-pc
Continue ReadingBoeing needs more time to figure out a possible issue with the valves in Starliner’s propulsion system. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/boeing-starliner-launch-delayed-indefinitely
Continue ReadingThe latest failure of a Chinese commercial rocket may point to growing pains as the country opens its space sector to more private participation, according to a news report. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-ispace-2nd-launch-failure
Continue ReadingA weather satellite has recovered from a brief anomaly and is back to studying Earth and its ongoing wildfires. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/goes-17-satellite-glitch-california-wildfires
Continue ReadingCosmonauts Oleg Novitsky and Pyotr Dubrov gave a video tour of the new Russian “Nauka” module that docked at the International Space Station last week. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/cosmonauts-nauka-module-tour-video
Continue ReadingThe giant, 29-engine Super Heavy vehicle known as Booster 4 rolled out to its South Texas launch site today (Aug. 3) to begin testing ahead of a planned orbital trial. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-super-heavy-rolls-out-launch-site
Continue ReadingBoeing’s Starliner astronaut taxi will have to wait to launch … again. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/boeing-starliner-oft2-nasa-launch-delayed
Continue ReadingAt 27 inches in length and 500 Galactic Credits ($350) in price, this would make the ultimate “Star Wars” shrine. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/lego-star-wars-republic-gunship-released
Continue ReadingAstronomers have imaged an extraordinary black hole picnic of cosmic proportions. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/supermassive-black-hole-eating-habits-revealed
Continue ReadingIf asked to pick what color asteroids in the asteroid belt would be, red is likely not one that would come to mind for most people. But that is exactly the color of two new asteroids found by Hasegawa Sunao of JAXA and an international team of researchers. The catch is the objects don’t appear to be from the asteroid belt at all, but are most likely Trans-Neptunian objects that were somehow transported into what is commonly thought of as the asteroid belt.
Continue ReadingMethods of movement for robotic explorers of other worlds have been as varied as the worlds themselves. Some missions have been simple landers, some rovers, and now there’s even been a helicopter flight on Mars. But there is an unexplored hybrid mode of movement that will soon be coming to a Moon near you – hopping.
Continue ReadingIf Earth abruptly stopped spinning, what would happen to everything on it? Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/what-if-earth-stopped-spinning.html
Continue ReadingGlobally, nights are becoming ever brighter. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/skyglow-impairs-urban-dung-beetles-navigation
Continue ReadingMadness, mayhem, heroics and hijinks — fans of “Lower Decks” have plenty to look forward to. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-trek-lower-decks-season-2-teaser-trailer-analysis
Continue ReadingOne estimate suggests that 13 billion tons (12 metric tons) of ice made its way into the ocean on a single day. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/greenland-massive-melting-event
Continue ReadingAstronauts are eager to see Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft launch to space today (Aug. 3), despite issues with the capsule’s previous uncrewed spaceflight. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/boeing-starliner-oft2-flight-nasa-astronauts-excited
Continue ReadingIt was bright and green and flashed as it moved quickly along the Milky Way.It left a trail that took 30 minutes to dissipate. Given the day, August 12, and the direction, away from Perseus, it was likely a small bit from the nucleus of Comet Swift-Tuttle plowing through the Earth’s atmosphere – and therefore part of the annual Perseids meteor shower.
Continue ReadingMTV celebrated its 40th year on the air by revealing a new look for its iconic Video Music Awards (VMA) trophy at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mtv-vma-moon-person-nasa-reveal
Continue ReadingLast week, two companies teamed up to beam a recording of Debussy’s piano masterpiece “Clair de Lune” to and from the International Space Station, then minted the file as a non-fungible token (NFT). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/digital-music-space-station-nft-milestone
Continue ReadingA Russian module accidentally pushed the International Space Station out of place. Now, a NASA flight director has revealed that the event was even more serious than initially reported. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nauka-module-space-station-tilt-more-serious
Continue ReadingChina’s upcoming exploration mission to the lunar south pole will carry one of more than 500 experiments designed and submitted by students across the country. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-moon-asteroid-missions-experiments-voting
Continue ReadingStarliner rolled out to Space Launch Complex 41 at Florida’s Cape Canaveral Space Force Station for the second time this morning (Aug. 2). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/boeing-starliner-rolls-out-again-photos
Continue ReadingBillions of years ago, a slowdown in Earth’s rotation period lengthened days and offered photosynthesizing bacteria the chance to release more oxygen, transforming the planet. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/early-earth-rotation-increase-oxygen
Continue ReadingSpaceX has made significant strides toward the planned first orbital test flight of its Starship system, installing engines on the giant first-stage booster known as Super Heavy. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-super-heavy-engines-installed-photos
Continue ReadingThe bureaucracy of government control is slowly fading away in space exploration, at least in the US. A series of delays, cost overruns, and imposed requirements have finally started taking its toll on the Space Launch System (SLS), the next generation NASA rocket system. Now, the space agency has finally conceded a point to the commercial launch industry.
Continue ReadingBulova is launching the 50th Anniversary Limited Edition Lunar Pilot, a golden replica of its infamous watch. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/apollo-15-anniversary-moon-watch-bulova
Continue ReadingScientists already know the oceans are rapidly warming and sea levels are rising. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/satellites-study-ocean-currents-climate-change
Continue ReadingThis year, Elon Musk’s SpaceX plans to launch the first private space mission into orbit with no professional astronauts. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/average-person-exercise-during-commercial-spaceflight
Continue ReadingIceland may be the last exposed remnant of a nearly Texas-size continent — called Icelandia — that sank beneath the North Atlantic Ocean about 10 million years ago Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/iceland-tip-of-lost-sunken-continent
Continue ReadingA NASA satellite in space that shoots a laser beam down to Earth has spotted still more subsurface lakes sandwiched between Antarctica’s land and ice. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/icesat2-satellite-laser-finds-antarctica-subsurface-lakes
Continue ReadingNASA Administrator Bill Nelson is ready to cheer on the launch of Boeing’s Starliner crew capsule on a vital uncrewed test flight this week. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-administrator-nelson-starliner-launch-significance
Continue ReadingHave you heard about the Hubble Ultra-Deep Field? Either way, you’ve likely not heard about it like this – please run your cursor over the featured image and listen! The Hubble Ultra-Deep Field (HUDF) was created in 2003-2004 with the Hubble Space Telescope staring for a long time toward near-empty space so that distant, faint galaxies would become visible.
Continue ReadingIn 1916, Albert Einstein put the finishing touches on his Theory of General Relativity, a journey that began in 1905 with his attempts to reconcile Newton’s own theories of gravitation with the laws of electromagnetism. Once complete, Einstein’s theory provided a unified description of gravity as a geometric property of the cosmos, where massive objects alter the curvature of spacetime, affecting everything around them.
Continue ReadingSome of Hawking’s theories revolutionized the way we view the universe, but others still leave scientists scratching their heads. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/bizarre-stephen-hawking-theories
Continue ReadingStarting Monday (Aug. 2), you can find Saturn shining in the sky as part of a celestial phenomenon called opposition. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/saturn-opposition-2021-skywatching
Continue ReadingWeather concerns continue as NASA and Boeing look to launch the Starliner capsule on a vital uncrewed test flight to the International Space Station on Tuesday (Aug. 3). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/boeing-starliner-oft2-weather-worries
Continue ReadingMaterial science is still the unsung hero of space exploration. Rockets are flashier, and control systems more precise, but they are useless without materials that withstand the immense temperatures of forces required to get people and things off the planet. Now a team from MT Aerospace, working on a grant from ESA, has developed a new type of material that will be immensely useful in one of the most important parts of any rocket engine – the fuel tanks.
Continue ReadingPluto is more colorful than we can see.Color data and high-resolution images of our Solar System’s most famous dwarf planet, taken by the robotic New Horizons spacecraft during its flyby in 2015 July, have been digitally combined to give an enhanced-color view of this ancient world sporting an unexpectedly young surface.
Continue ReadingThree astronauts on China’s new space station have performed the country’s first spacewalk and are busy configuring the module for future crews. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/tiangong-china-space-station-what-to-expect
Continue ReadingThe growing problem of space junk poses a risk to future space missions, but the solution isn’t going to be easy. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-junk-growing-problem-complicated-solution
Continue ReadingA staple of mythology, the hero Hercules has a strange celestial story. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/hercules-constellation-guide-history-astronomy
Continue ReadingIt was just last July.If you could see the stars ofthe Big Dipper, you could findComet NEOWISE in your evening sky.After sunsetdenizens of the north could look for the naked-eye cometbelow the bowl of that famous celestial kitchen utensiland above the northwestern horizon.The comet looked like a fuzzy ‘star’ with a tail, though probably not so long a tail as in thismemorable skyviewrecorded from the Czech Republic on July 23th, 2020, near the comet’sclosest approach to planet Earth.
Continue ReadingBlue Origin’s protest against NASA’s decision to not hire the company to build its next human moon lander has been shut down by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/blue-origin-moon-lander-gao-protest-nixed
Continue ReadingEurope’s Ariane 5 heavy-lift rocket roared back into action today (July 30) after nearly a year-long hiatus, launching two telecommunications satellites to orbit. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/ariane-5-rocket-launches-two-communications-satellites
Continue ReadingSee photos of Boeing’s Orbital Flight Test 2 mission, the second uncrewed test flight of its Starliner astronaut taxi. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/boeing-starliner-orbital-flight-test-2-photos
Continue ReadingIn May of 2018, NASA’s Interior Exploration using Seismic Investigations, Geodesy, and Heat Transport (InSight) landed on the Martian surface. This mission is the first of its kind, as all previous orbiters, landers, and rovers focused on studying the surface and atmosphere of Mars. In contrast, InSight was tasked with characterizing Mars’ interior structure and measuring the core, mantle, and crust by reading its seismic activity (aka.
Continue ReadingBoeing’s Starliner capsule has left the launch pad, just 24 hours after it got there. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/boeing-starliner-rolls-off-launch-pad-photos
Continue ReadingThe planned launch of Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner test flight to the International Space Station (ISS) has been pushed back to Tuesday, August 3 after a mishap involving a newly docked Russian module. Originally, Starliner’s flight was to take place today, July 30, 2021 but NASA and Boeing officials agreed to delay the flight following a “spacecraft emergency” on the space station after inadvertent thruster firings on the new Nauka module caused a loss of attitude control on the ISS.
Continue ReadingIf you were planning an ice-fishing trip to the Martian south pole and its sub-surface lakes observed by radar in 2018, don’t pack your parka or ice auger just yet. In a research letter published earlier this month in Geophysical Research Letters by I.B. Smith et al., it seems that the Martian lakes may be nothing more smectite, that is, a kind of clay.
Continue ReadingNASA’s Ingenuity Mars helicopter explores the “intriguing” Raised Ridges during its latest and most complex flight to date. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-helicopter-ingenuity-raised-ridges-video
Continue ReadingIt’s safe to say that UFOs, now branded UAPs, are back. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/ufo-craze-from-intelligence-failings
Continue ReadingYesterday’s unexpected tilting of the International Space Station was caused by a software glitch, according to Russian space agency Roscosmos. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-station-nauka-arrival-thruster-fire-update
Continue ReadingIt’s been quite an eventful year for NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-rover-perseverance-launch-anniversary-sample-collection
Continue ReadingChina’s Zhurong rover has quietly clocked up 1,900 feet (585 meters) of driving on Mars and has been using its science instruments to check out nearby geologic features in Utopia Planitia. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-mars-rover-zhurong-studies-dunes
Continue ReadingEurope’s powerful Ariane 5 rocket will fly for the first time in nearly a year today (July 30), and you can watch the liftoff live. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/ariane-5-communications-satellites-launch-webcast
Continue ReadingNew data from the European Gaia mission help shed light on the nature and origins of the spiral structure of the Milky Way. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/gaia-reveals-spiral-arms-milky-way
Continue ReadingSpaceX chief Elon Musk just gave us an inside look at the engine section of a Super Heavy rocket that’s coming together at the company’s South Texas site. There’s a lot of plumbing involved. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/starship-super-heavy-engine-section-photo
Continue ReadingGanymede has been getting alot of attention lately. It was the co-star of a video from Juno recently, and now scientists found something to make it an even more intriguing place visit – water vapor. Continue reading “Water Vapour has Been Discovered at Ganymede” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.universetoday.com/151983/water-vapour-has-been-discovered-at-ganymede/
Continue ReadingOne of the less appreciated aspects of George Lucas’ vision for Star Wars was that he predicted the existence of planets in binary star systems years before we saw even the first exoplanet. Now a team from the University of Cambridge and the Max Planck Institute for Extra-terrestrial Physics have found how exactly those planets can form without being torn apart by their accompanying suns.
Continue ReadingAn opportunity in 2019 lays the groundwork for balloon-borne detectors on Venus, working to unravel a key mystery. The skies of Venus may become a busy place in the coming decade, using technology field-tested here on Earth. A team out of NASA JPL-Caltech hypothesized that terrestrial earthquakes should also produce low-frequency infrasonic sound waves, which would be transmitted from the ground through the atmosphere as changes in barometric pressure.
Continue ReadingOn October 19th, 2017, astronomers made the first-ever detection of an interstellar object (ISO) in our Solar System. This body, named 1I/2017 U1 (‘Oumuamua), was spotted shortly after it flew by Earth on its way to the outer Solar System. Years later, astronomers are still hypothesizing what this object could have been (an interstellar “dust bunny,” hydrogen iceberg, nitrogen icebergs), with Harvard Prof.
Continue ReadingDark matter remains one of the greatest mysteries in science. Despite decades of astronomical evidence for its existence, no one has yet been able to find any sign of it closer to home. There have been dozens of efforts to do so, and one of the most prominent just hit a milestone – the release and analysis of 8 years of data.
Continue ReadingBlue Origin has been busy lately. They launched their founder, Jeff Bezos, into space and put a bid in on NASA’s new Lunar Lander project. While SpaceX won that contract back in April, Blue Origin has continued to fight for their right to supply the space agency with an alternative lander.
Continue ReadingIn our exploration of Mars, we’ve seen some strange but naturally occurring shapes. Polygons – a shape with at least three straight sides and angles, typically with five or more – have been seen in several different Martian landscapes, and scientists say these shapes are of great interest because they often indicate the presence of shallow ice, or that water formerly was present in these areas.
Continue ReadingOn April 10th, 2019, the world was treated to the first image of a black hole, courtesy of the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT). Specifically, the image was of the Supermassive Black Hole (SMBH) at the center of the supergiant elliptical galaxy known as M87 (aka. Virgo A). These powerful forces of nature are found at the centers of most massive galaxies, which include the Milky Way (where the SMBH known as Sagittarius A* is located).
Continue ReadingPeering from the shadows, theSaturn-facing hemisphere of Mimas lies in near darkness alongside adramatic sunlit crescent.The mosaic was captured near the Cassinispacecraft’s finalclose approach on January 30, 2017.Cassini’s camera was pointed in anearly sunward direction only 45,000 kilometers from Mimas.The result is one of the highest resolution views of the icy, crater-pocked,400kilometer diameter moon.
Continue ReadingWhen Earth’s sun grows into a red giant 5 billion years from now, solar wind will shred our planet’s magnetic field to bits. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/solar-wind-destroy-earth-magnetosphere.html
Continue ReadingArt critics have hailed figurative painter Amoako Boafo’s “stratospheric rise” among the “upper echelons of the art world.” Little did they know, the stratosphere would only be the start. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/blue-origin-new-shepard-exterior-artwork
Continue ReadingThe company’s Electron rocket launched a small satellite for the U.S. military early this morning (July 29), acing its first mission since a failure in mid-May. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/rocket-lab-return-to-flight-military-satellite-launch
Continue ReadingBoeing’s astronaut taxi is stepping into the limelight again, and the stakes are even higher this time. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/boeing-starliner-test-flight-high-stakes
Continue ReadingFor the first time ever, scientists have seen the light “echoing” from behind a black hole. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/first-black-hole-light-echo-discovery
Continue ReadingHere’s everything you need to know about Boeing’s Starliner Orbital Flight Test 2 (OFT-2) mission to the International Space Station. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/boeing-starliner-oft-2-space-station-mission-explained
Continue ReadingNever-before seen slow waves of plasma on the surface of the sun have been discovered in data gathered by NASA’s Solar Dynamic Observatory over the past ten years. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/sun-scientists-discover-new-plasma-wave
Continue ReadingThe International Space Station has gained a new room after a 13-year wait for its launch and a week-long journey in Earth orbit. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/russia-science-module-docks-space-station
Continue ReadingA fizzled example of a gamma-ray burst, the most powerful kind of explosion known in the universe, suggests these outbursts can be surprisingly brief, researchers say. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/short-gamma-ray-burst-from-star-explosion
Continue ReadingA pair of astronomers have proposed two new strategies for preventing possible asteroid impacts. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/asteroid-impact-prevent-risk-threat
Continue ReadingBright reflections that radar detected beneath the south pole of Mars may not be underground lakes as previously thought but deposits of clay instead, a new study finds. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-buried-polar-lakes-frozen-clay
Continue ReadingThe CST-100 Starliner capsule and its Atlas V rocket rolled out to their pad at Florida’s Cape Canaveral Space Force Station this morning (July 29) ahead of their planned Friday liftoff. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/boeing-starliner-rolls-out-launch-pad
Continue ReadingNauka’s bumpy ride to the International Space Station didn’t get any smoother after the new Russian science module docked on Thursday (July 29). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nauka-module-thruster-fire-tilts-space-station
Continue ReadingBoeing’s Starliner spacecraft will have to wait to make its triumphant trip to space. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nauka-delays-boeing-starliner-oft2-space-station-launch
Continue ReadingSpaceX has retired its two rocket nose-cone-catching boats with their giant arms and nets. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-retires-rocket-payload-fairing-net-boats
Continue ReadingA fireball streaked across North Texas last night, leading to several hundred witness reports of a bright flash and sonic boom. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/north-texas-fireball-july-2021
Continue ReadingBlue Origin doesn’t give up easily. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/blue-origin-jeff-bezos-moon-lander-offer
Continue ReadingOn Monday (July 26), astronauts said goodbye to a cornerstone of the International Space Station and captured stunning images of the compartment burning up in Earth’s atmosphere. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-station-pirs-module-deorbit-photos
Continue ReadingThe Space.com Forums are giving away a SpaceX Crew-3 prize pack to get ready for the planned Oct. 31, 2021 launch of four astronauts to the International Space Station. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-forums-spacex-crew-3-prize-pack-giveaway
Continue ReadingA German X-ray mission is mapping the distribution of black holes and neutron stars in the Universe, having discovered over two million such new objects in less than two years since its launch. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/erosita-maps-black-holes-universe
Continue ReadingIn the wisp-thin sky of Jupiter’s moon Ganymede, the largest satellite in the solar system, astronomers have for the first time detected evidence of water vapor, a new study finds. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/jupiter-moon-ganymede-water-vapor-discovery
Continue ReadingThe robotic arms of the ISS are some of its most useful tools. The arms, designed by Canadian and Japanese space agencies, have been instrumental in ferrying around astronauts and shepherding modules to one side of the ISS. However, the Russian segment lacked its own robotic arm – until a new one designed by ESA was launched last week.
Continue ReadingScientists believe the ultra-fast object landed in a densely-forested area near the capital, Oslo. It could take up to ten years to find. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/meteor-hunters-chase-fireball-norway
Continue ReadingΔιαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/faa-commercial-astronaut-wings-rule-change
Continue ReadingEarth is spherical, but what would happen if the Earth were flat? We explore some of the bizarre implications of a flat world which would make life as we know it virtually impossible. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/flat-earth-weird-effects
Continue ReadingUntil recently it was thought neutron star mergers were the only way heavy elements (heavier than zinc) could be produced. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/supernova-explosion-heavy-metals-in-milky-way
Continue ReadingThe hit-horror survival game is coming to next-gen. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/dead-space-remake-electronic-arts
Continue ReadingChaotic in appearance,these tangled filaments of shocked, glowing gas are spread acrossplanet Earth’s sky toward the constellation of Cygnus as part of theVeil Nebula.The Veil Nebula itself is a largesupernova remnant, an expandingcloud born of the death explosion of a massive star.Light from the original supernova explosion likely reachedEarth over 5,000 years ago.
Continue ReadingOn Feb. 18th, 2021, NASA’s Perseverance rover landed within the Jezero Crater on Mars. Like its predecessor, Curiosity, a fellow member of NASA’s Mars Exploration Program (MEP), the goal of Perseverance is to seek out evidence of possible life on Mars (past and present). A key part of this mission will be the first sample return ever performed on Mars, where samples obtained by Perseverance will be placed in a cache for later retrieval and return to Earth.
Continue ReadingΔιαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/blue-origin-jeff-bezos-first-passenger-launch-photos
Continue ReadingThe search for extraterrestrial technology is “daring to look through new telescopes.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/galileo-project-search-for-extraterrestrial-artifacts-announcement
Continue ReadingA high-altitude balloon mission would investigate a controversial way to reduce global temperatures. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/can-we-stop-earth-from-heating-up
Continue ReadingThe commercial race to get tourists to space is heating up between Virgin Group founder Sir Richard Branson and former Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-tourism-rockets-emit-100-times-more-co2
Continue ReadingAs of July 23, 2021, China’s Mars rover Zhurong has traveled 585 meters across the surface of Mars. And along the way, it’s taking pictures of interesting sights. Some of the most intriguing recent images from the rover show debris from the rover’s landing. During its drives, the rover came upon the parachute and backshell.
Continue ReadingThe Earth’s magnetic field is an underappreciated wonder of the natural world. It protects our atmosphere, provides some of the most breathtaking scenery when it creates auroras, and allows people to navigate from one side of the world to the other. Unfortunately, it won’t be able to save us from the death of the Sun though.
Continue ReadingAn asteroid about as long as the Great Pyramid of Giza is tall made a “close” approach with Earth on Sunday (July 25), according to NASA calculations. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/asteroid-flyby-earth-size-of-giza-pyramid
Continue ReadingScientists worry that growing numbers of rocket flights and the arrival of space tourism could harm Earth’s atmosphere and contribute to climate change. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/environmental-impact-space-tourism-flights
Continue ReadingYou may have heard about the “cosmology crisis:” Different methods of measuring the age of the universe are giving different results, and cosmologists have no idea why. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/cosmology-crisis-age-of-the-universe
Continue ReadingFor nearly 20 years, Russia’s Pirs docking compartment served as one of the primary ports for vehicles arriving and departing from the International Space Station. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/russia-pirs-docking-port-departs-space-station
Continue ReadingScientists have used computer models to predict the size of minuscule deformations, or mountains, on the surfaces of neutron stars, which are responsible for causing gravitational waves as they spin. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/millimeter-tall-neutron-star-mountains
Continue ReadingCan a gas cloud grab a galaxy? It’s not even close. The “claw” of this odd looking “creature” in the featured photo is a gas cloud known as a cometary globule. This globule, however, has ruptured. Cometary globules are typically characterized by dusty heads andelongated tails. These features cause cometary globules to have visual similarities to comets, but in reality they are very much different.
Continue ReadingObserving the dark side of planets is hard. In the visible spectrum, they are almost unobservable, while in the infrared some heat signatures may come through, but not enough to help see what is going on in a planet’s atmosphere. Now a team from the University of Tokyo think they’ve developed a way to monitor weather patterns on the night side of one of the most difficult planets of all – Venus.
Continue ReadingPlanetary formation is a complicated, multilayered process. Even with the influx of data on exoplanets, there are still only two known planets that are not yet fully formed. Known as PDS 70b and PDS 70c, the two planets, which were originally found by the Very Large Telescope, are some of the best objects we have to flesh out our planetary formation models.
Continue ReadingThe billionaire’s flight has opened up a debate about what “astronauts’ and “space’ even are. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/is-jeff-bezos-an-astronaut
Continue ReadingA seismic image of central Louisiana reveals gigantic megaripple marks dating to the end of the dinosaur age. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/megaripples-tsunami-dinosaur-asteroid
Continue ReadingA meteorite found nestled in a horseshoe imprint in England was formed in the early days of the solar system and may contain the building blocks of life. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/rare-carbonaceous-carbonate-meteorite-found
Continue ReadingThe Mars helicopter Ingenuity flew its 10th flight on Saturday (July 24) to pass its first 1-mile marker. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-helicopter-ingenuity-completes-first-mile-10th-flight
Continue ReadingAre we alone in the universe? Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/could-microbes-communicate-with-alien-species
Continue ReadingThe earliest and most momentous epoch in the history of the universe released a flood of gravitational waves, tiny ripples in the fabric of space-time. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/big-bang-study-with-gravitational-waves
Continue ReadingGliding silently through the outerSolar System, theVoyager 2 spacecraft camera capturedNeptune andTriton together in crescent phase. The elegant picture of thegas giant planet and itscloudy moon was taken from behind just afterclosest approach in 1989. It could not have been taken fromEarth becauseNeptune never shows a crescent phase to sunward Earth.
Continue ReadingLaunching satellites is an expensive business – at least for now. But satellites are necessary in astronomy for one major reason – it gets telescopes above the atmosphere. The Earth’s atmosphere and its associated weather patterns are a massive hindrance to collecting good images. If a stray cloud passes in front of the observational target once over the course of a few days, it could ruin the entire image.
Continue ReadingThe International Space Station (ISS) is about to get a little bigger. On July 21, the Russian Space Agency launched the station’s newest module into orbit aboard a Proton-M rocket. The module, dubbed Nauka (which means science), is the station’s first new module since 2016, aside from some new docking ports and airlocks.
Continue ReadingSolar sails have been receiving a lot of attention lately. In part that is due to a series of high profile missions that have successfully proven the concept. It’s also in part due to the high profile Breakthrough Starshot project, which is designing a solar sail powered mission to reach Alpha Centauri.
Continue ReadingNASA has released striking satellite images of wildfire smoke clouds covering vast swaths of the U.S., from the West Coast all the way to the Atlantic Ocean. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/wildfire-smoke-satellite-images-us-canada
Continue ReadingAs wildfires currently devastate western North America, a new airborne project team hopes to develop a space solution to stop conflagrations before they get out of control. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/sensor-tracks-wildfires-from-space-and-air
Continue ReadingRead live updates of Boeing’s second uncrewed test flight of its Starliner spacecraft, scheduled to launch to the International Space Station on July 30. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/news/live/boeing-starliner-oft-2-live-updates
Continue ReadingA British astrophotographer captured a stunning view of the Nauka science module, just hours after its launch into orbit on Wednesday (July 21). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/russia-nauka-space-station-module-skywatcher-photo
Continue ReadingSlam dunk or airball? Here’s how “Space Jam 2” measures up to Michael Jordan’s original. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-jam-a-new-legacy-movie-review
Continue ReadingWhere does space begin?For purposes of spaceflight some would say at theKarman line,currently defined as an altitude of 100 kilometers (60 miles).Others might place a line 80 kilometers (50 miles) above Earth’s mean sea level.But there is no sharp physicalboundary that marks the end ofatmosphere and the beginning of space.In fact, the Karman line itself is near the transition between theupper mesophere and lower thermosphere.
Continue ReadingPlanet Earth is currently experiencing an unprecedented warming trend. Average global temperatures are rising at an accelerated rate in response to greenhouse gas emissions produced by human activity. These rising temperatures, in turn, result in the release of additional greenhouse gases (like methane), leading to positive feedback loops that threaten to compound the problem further.
Continue ReadingNASA is beaming into Comic-Con@Home 2021 to talk space exploration, science fiction and where they intersect. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-beams-into-comic-con-2021
Continue ReadingBoeing is set to launch its Starliner spacecraft on a crucial uncrewed flight to the International Space Station on July 30. Here’s how you can watch the weeklong mission live. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/boeing-starliner-space-station-oft-2-flight-webcasts
Continue ReadingNASA has picked SpaceX’s heavy-lift Falcon Heavy rocket to launch the Europa Clipper mission to Jupiter’s icy moon. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-picks-spacex-falcon-heavy-for-europa-clipper-launch
Continue ReadingThe first four “Star Trek” movies are getting an ultra-high-definition makeover for a new 4K box set to be released in September 2021. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-trek-4-movies-4k-high-definition-box-set
Continue ReadingParamount Pictures has tapped “WandaVision” showrunner Matt Shakman as director of a new “Star Trek” movie slated for 2023. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/new-star-trek-movie-2023-gets-director
Continue ReadingThe limited-edition toy designer has unveiled three new exclusive releases for Comic-Con. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/kidrobot-astronaut-dunny-sdcc-2021-exclusives
Continue ReadingSpace is full of hazards. The Earth, and it’s atmosphere, does a great job of shielding us from most of them. But sometimes those hazards are more powerful than even those protections can withstand, and potentially catastrophic events can result. Some of the most commonly known potential catastrophic events are solar flares.
Continue ReadingNASA’s Juno spacecraft is “listening” in on radio emissions from Jupiter’s volcanic moon Io, allowing researchers to discover what triggers the strange radio waves. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/jupiter-moon-io-radio-signal-juno-spacecraft
Continue ReadingThe first trailer for the new animated series “Star Trek: Prodigy” has landed at the virtual San Diego Comic-Con@Home Friday (July 23). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-trek-prodigy-first-trailer-sdcc-2021
Continue ReadingThe latest, and probably the last, trailer for the second season of “Star Trek: Lower Decks” has warped online and it’s a feast of rich “Star Trek” references. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-trek-lower-decks-season-2-first-trailer
Continue ReadingIngenuity’s 10th flight on Mars could happen as early as Saturday (July 24). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-helicopter-ingenuity-10th-flight-preview
Continue ReadingA wild variety of star systems exist in the nearby regions of the Milky Way, and astronomers are eager to know where they might find an “Earth 2.0.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/rocky-exoplanets-between-gas-giants
Continue ReadingJuly’s full moon will shine high in the sky tonight and help you find the way to the planets Saturn and Jupiter. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/july-full-buck-moon-2021-shines-with-planets
Continue ReadingThe first detected quakes on Mars suggest that the Red Planet has a larger core, potentially thinner crust and slightly different composition than scientists had thought. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-large-core-thin-crust-insight-results
Continue ReadingSprawling emission nebulae IC 1396 and Sh2-129 mixglowing interstellar gas and dark dust clouds inthis 10 degree wide fieldof view toward the northern constellationCepheus the King.Energized by its bluish central star IC 1396 (left)is hundreds of light-years across and some 3,000 light-years distant.The nebula’s intriguing dark shapes includea winding dark cloud popularly known as theElephant’s Trunk below and right of center.
Continue ReadingIn the coming decade, NASA and the ESA will be sending two dedicated missions that will explore Jupiter’s moon Europa. These missions are known as the Europa Clipper and the JUpiter ICy moons Explorer (JUICE) missions, which will fulfill a dream that has been decades in the making – searching for possible evidence of life inside Europa.
Continue ReadingThe departure of Russia’s Pirs module from the International Space Station has been delayed until Saturday (July 24) as engineers continue to conduct in-flight tests on its replacement. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/pirs-space-station-module-departure-delayed
Continue ReadingHave you looked up this week to see a bright red moon or sun? Wildfires from as far as thousands of miles away are turning the sky colors. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/wildfires-turn-sun-moon-red
Continue ReadingThe final trailer for director Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune” remake is out and it’s every but the epic space opera we’ve hoped for. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/dune-remake-new-trailer
Continue ReadingHigher tides, bigger earthquakes, and more frequent volcanic eruptions would plague the planet. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/what-if-moon-closer-to-earth
Continue ReadingBoeing’s Starliner astronaut taxi has cleared a big hurdle on the road to its July 30 launch to the International Space Station. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/boeing-starliner-flight-readiness-review-oft-2
Continue Reading“Who wants a Skittle?” With those words delivered from high above Earth, Jeff Bezos inspired a new, limited-edition variety of the colorful treats. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/skittles-zero-g-pack-limited-edition
Continue ReadingPeople have described extraterrestrial encounters that take place in a dreamlike state, and experiments suggest that such experiences may be lucid dreams. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/lucid-dreaming-ufo-alien-abductions
Continue ReadingThe uncrewed test flight took another big step toward liftoff. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/boeing-starliner-gets-atlas-v-rocket-oft-2-launch
Continue ReadingΔιαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/arecibo-telescope-replacement-process-and-designs
Continue ReadingThe full moon of July, also called the “Buck Moon” or “Thunder Moon,” will occur July 23 at 10:36 p.m. EDT (0236 GMT on July 24). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/37341-july-full-moon.html
Continue ReadingThe universe has some very extreme places in it – and there are few places more extreme than the surface of a neutron star. These ultradense objects form after a supergiant star collapses into a sphere about 10 kilometers (6 miles) in diameter. Their surface is extreme because of the gravity, which is about a billion times stronger than Earth.
Continue ReadingThe circumplanetary disk has the potential to form numerous elusive exomoons. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/first-moon-forming-exoplanet-disc-found
Continue ReadingA new type of space telescope could soar high above Earth’s clouds to view the universe in a more environmentally-friendly and upgradable way than current technologies. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/balloon-space-telescope-design-superbit
Continue ReadingThe European/Russian Trace Gas Orbiter found no signs of gases related to the existence of life in the atmosphere of Mars, according to three recently published studies. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/exomars-orbiter-no-methane-on-mars
Continue ReadingU.S. Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-Oregon) plans to introduce legislation called the Securing Protections Against Carbon Emissions Tax Act, which would impose new excise taxes on space tourism trips. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-tourism-tax-proposed
Continue ReadingNASA’s Perseverance rover is preparing to collect its first samples on Mars, a milestone that could happen within the next two weeks, agency officials announced today (July 21). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-perseverance-rover-first-mars-rock-sample
Continue ReadingPoint your telescope toward the high flying constellationPegasusand you can find thisexpanseof Milky Way stars and distant galaxies.NGC 7814 is centered in the prettyfield of view that would almostbe covered by a full moon.NGC 7814 issometimes called the Little Sombrero for itsresemblance to the brighter more famous M104,the Sombrero Galaxy.Both Sombrero and Little Sombrero are spiral galaxiesseen edge-on, and both have extensive halos and centralbulges cut by a thin disk with thinner dust lanes in silhouette.
Continue ReadingWhat’s the weather like at night on Venus? Scientists are finally finding out. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/venus-nightside-weather-revealed-akatsuki-jaxa
Continue ReadingThe astronomy community breathed a huge sigh of relief earlier this week when the Space Telescope Science Institute announced the Hubble Space Telescope’s major computer issues had been fixed after a grueling month of recovery work. They had to bring in every expert they could – even retired engineers and scientists — to make it happen, and their success is a tribute to the innovative and creative engineers that NASA has been famous for over the years.
Continue ReadingWhile we see Earth getting warmer as the effects of climate change continue to escalate, our planet’s clouds make our planet hotter than ever, scientists worry. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/clouds-increase-global-warming-climate-change
Continue ReadingRussia has launched its decades delayed Nauka module to the International Space Station, which will represent the largest addition to Russia’s segment of the orbital outpost in years. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/russia-launches-nauka-space-station-research-module
Continue ReadingAuroras come in many shapes and sizes. Jupiter is well known for its spectacular complement of bright polar lights, which also have the distinction of appearing in the X-ray band. These auroras are also extreme power sources, emitting almost a gigawatt of energy in a few minutes. But what exactly causes them has been a mystery for the last 40 years.
Continue ReadingAfter a six-decade wait to launch off the Earth, newly minted space traveler Wally Funk is ecstatic. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/wally-funk-blue-origin-new-shepard-launch-reaction
Continue ReadingAstrophysicists say our universe might be shaped like a three-dimensional donut, meaning you could point a spaceship in one direction and eventually return to where you started. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/universe-three-dimensional-donut
Continue ReadingEven as NASA’s Mars helicopter Ingenuity has captured the imagination with flight after flight on the Red Planet, the chopper’s rover companion has been hard at work doing science. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-perseverance-rover-early-science-life-hunt
Continue ReadingSeeing Earth from space apparently made a big impact on the planet’s richest resident. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/jeff-bezos-blue-origin-spaceflight-earth-fragility
Continue ReadingNASA’s SpaceX Crew-2 astronauts on the International Space Station are preparing to relocate the Crew Dragon spacecraft Endeavour ahead of Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft arrival next weekend. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-crew-2-endeavour-space-station-relocation
Continue ReadingWhat if you could see, separately, all thecolors of the Ring?And of the surrounding stars?There’s technology for that.The featured image shows the Ring Nebula (M57) and nearby stars through such technology: in this case, a prism-like diffraction grating. The Ring Nebula is seen only a few times because it emits light, primarily, in only a few colors.
Continue ReadingEarly this morning, from their Launch Site One facility in West Texas, Blue Origin made history as it conducted the first crewed flight of its New Shepard launch vehicle. The crew consisted of four commercial astronauts: Blue Origin and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, his brother Mark Bezos, aerospace pioneer Wally Funk, and 18-year old student from The Netherlands Oliver Daemon.
Continue ReadingBlue Origin’s first spaceflyers launched to space and back today (July 20) and loved it so much that some are already planning their return trips. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/blue-origin-new-shepard-first-passenger-launch-reactions
Continue ReadingRussia is launching its Nauka science module, which includes a new European robotic arm, to the International Space Station on Wednesday (July 21). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/russia-nauka-space-station-module-launch-webcast
Continue ReadingJeff Bezos and Blue Origin took Amelia Earhart’s goggles, Skittles and aviation artifacts to space on New Shepard’s first crewed flight. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/blue-origin-new-shepard-launches-amelia-earhart-goggles
Continue ReadingBlue Origin plans to fly two more flights with paying customers in 2021 after founder Jeff Bezos and three other crew members made a debut trip on New Shepard Tuesday (July 20). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/blue-origin-two-more-crewed-flights-2021
Continue ReadingOn the anniversary of the first Moon landing, Blue Origin became the second commercial space company in just nine days to send people just past the edge of space. During the seemingly flawless 10 minute and 10 second flight, the four passengers on board the New Shepard rocket whooped with glee and exhilaration.
Continue ReadingVisualizations shape how we perceive space exploration. Whether it’s the Pale Blue Dot, the Hubble Ultra Deep Field, Earthrise, or any other myriad images captured as part of this great endeavor, they all help inspire the next generation of explorers. Now, with advances in image capture and processing technology, we can finally start to take the next step in those visualizations – video.
Continue ReadingΔιαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/urwerk-watch-space-shuttle-enterprise-intrepid
Continue ReadingBlue Origin sent its billionaire founder Jeff Bezos and three crewmates to suborbital space today (July 20) on the first crewed mission of its New Shepard vehicle. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/jeff-bezos-blue-origin-first-astronaut-launch
Continue ReadingThe world’s richest man, Jeff Bezos, will blast into space in his first-ever suborbital flight. But what does that mean, and does it even matter? Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/what-is-suborbital-flight.html
Continue ReadingAn attempt to figure out how much emission Jeff Bezos’ jaunt into space will produce and whether we should be concerned about it Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/new-shepard-emissions.html
Continue ReadingFor people who are disabled and have always dreamed of training to fly to space, the SciAccess Initiative has opened up applications to disabled crew participants for a Zero-G parabolic flight. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/astroaccess-zerog-flight-disabled-astronaut-training
Continue ReadingAn amateur astronomer has discovered a previously unknown moon around Jupiter after poring over old telescope images, a major first. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/amateur-astronomer-jupiter-moon-discovery
Continue ReadingThor not only has his own day (Thursday), but a helmet in the heavens. Popularly called Thor’s Helmet, NGC 2359 is a hat-shaped cosmic cloud with wing-like appendages.Heroically sized even for aNorse god,Thor’s Helmet is about 30 light-years across.In fact, the cosmic head-covering is more likean interstellar bubble, blown with a fastwind from the bright, massive star near the bubble’s center.
Continue ReadingBlue Origin will launch its founder Jeff Bezos, his brother and both the oldest and youngest people to fly in space in a historic spaceflight today (July 20). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/blue-origin-jeff-bezos-first-human-flight-launch-day
Continue ReadingEver since the announcement last September that astronomers found evidence of phosphine in the clouds of Venus, the planet has been getting a lot of attention. It’s not surprising. Phosphine is a potential biosignature: On Earth, it is produced by microbial life. Might a similar biological process be taking place in the skies of our sister planet?
Continue ReadingUpdate: Hubble took its first picture since it went into safe mode on June 13th! More info here. On Sunday, June 13th, the Hubble Space Telescope gave the astronomical community a fright when its payload computer suddenly stopped working. This prompted the main computer to put the telescope and its scientific instruments into safe mode.
Continue ReadingSpaceX fired up the massive booster rocket for its new Starship spacecraft for the first time Monday night (July 19). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-starship-super-heavy-rocket-booster-engine-test
Continue ReadingBlue Origin founder Jeff Bezos and three crewmates received 14 hours of training over the last two days for their launch into space on July 20. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/blue-origin-jeff-bezos-astronaut-training
Continue ReadingAfter more than a month offline in orbit, the famed Hubble Space Telescope is back in action and snapping photos of the cosmos. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/hubble-space-telescope-first-photos-after-computer-crash
Continue ReadingWe know of four fundamental forces of nature, with no signs of a fifth. But dark matter and dark energy make up over 90% of all the contents of the universe. So the question remains: could there be a fifth force hiding in the “dark sector” of our universe? Continue reading “Where can we find a fifth force of nature?
Continue ReadingAfter more than a month in safe mode, the Hubble Space Telescope is back online. A wonky power regulator circuit may be to blame. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/hubble-space-telescope-revived-from-safe-mode
Continue ReadingΔιαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/32868-perseid-meteor-shower-guide.html
Continue ReadingAs of 2020, there were over 19,000 pieces of individually tracked space junk in orbit above the Earth. Of those, a mere 2,200 were operational satellites. As more and more satellites go up, the risk of collisions increases. And what are governments doing to stop it? Basically, nothing. Continue reading “We Need to Fix Space Junk Before It’s Too Late”
Continue ReadingNew images obtained by the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) reveal a powerful jet ejected from a supermassive black hole in unprecedented detail. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/event-horizon-telescope-images-black-hole-jet
Continue ReadingWhen Amazon founder Jeff Bezos offered her a seat on the first crewed flight of his space tourism enterprise Blue Origin, it was an invitation aviator Wally Funk had waited six decades to receive. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/wally-funk-mercury-13-astronaut-history
Continue ReadingΔιαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/northrop-grumman-ng16-ellison-onizuka
Continue ReadingThe first Blue Origin crew will not wear spacesuits during their 11-minute journey to space and back Tuesday (July 20), according to founder and flight crew member Jeff Bezos. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/blue-origin-jeff-bezos-crew-wont-wear-spacesuits
Continue ReadingSummertime means it’s time to play ball! But what would it be like to play ball on various locations across our Solar System? Planetary scientist Dr. James O’Donoghue has put together a fun animation of how quickly an object falls on to the surfaces of places like the Sun, Earth, Ceres, Jupiter, the Moon, and Pluto.
Continue ReadingAstronomers have discovered a quartet of teenage planets, according to data from NASA’s TESS telescope. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/teenage-exoplanets-nasa-tess-discovery
Continue ReadingDespite numerous attempts, astronomers have not yet confirmed the detection of an exomoon, a moon orbiting a planet around a distant star. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/missing-exomoons-theories-for-detection-difficulties
Continue ReadingWhy is the universe the way it is? Over the years, scientists have explored many ways to explain the cosmos, leading to some crazy-sounding ideas. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/strange-theories-about-the-universe
Continue ReadingFor Blue Origin, this coming moment has been more than two decades in the making. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/jeff-bezos-blue-origin-spaceflight-history
Continue ReadingThe photographer had this shot in mind for some time.He knew that objects overhead are the brightest – since their light is scattered the least by atmospheric air.He also that knew the core of our Milky Way Galaxy was just about straight up near midnight around this time of year in South Australia.
Continue ReadingOn May 14th, 2021, the China National Space Agency (CNSA) achieved another major milestone when the Tianwen-1 lander successfully soft-landed on Mars, making China the second nation in the world to land a mission on Mars and establish communications from the surface. Shortly thereafter, China National Space Agency (CNSA) shared the first images taken by the Tianwen-1 lander.
Continue ReadingBlue Origin has cleared its New Shepard rocket to launch billionaire founder Jeff Bezos and three others on a suborbital trip on July 20. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/blue-origin-new-shepard-cleared-to-launch-jeff-bezos
Continue ReadingBlue Origin is in the final countdown to launch is first crewed flight on Tuesday (July 20) and the company will have an all-civilian crew aboard. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/blue-origin-jeff-bezos-first-astroanut-launch-crew
Continue ReadingThe crew aboard Blue Origin’s first astronaut launch on Tuesday (July 20) will take a giant leap into the unknown when they fly the first automated flight with an all-civilian crew. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/blue-origin-first-astronaut-launch-completely-automated
Continue ReadingAtoms are the building blocks of all matter in the universe, but how many are there in the part of it we can see from Earth? Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/how-many-atoms-in-universe
Continue ReadingNASA scientists have mapped the dynamic, ever-shifting lakes beneath Antarctica in more detail than ever before. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/antarctic-subglacial-lakes
Continue ReadingAn 82-year-old Mercury 13 aviator and an 18-year-old physics student will fly on the all-civilian crew. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/blue-origin-breaking-oldest-and-youngest-astronaut-records
Continue ReadingWhat does the Andromeda galaxy look like in ultraviolet light?Young blue stars circling the galactic center dominate. A mere 2.5 million light-years away, the Andromeda Galaxy, alsoknown as M31, really is just next door as large galaxies go.Spanningabout 230,000 light-years, it took 11 different image fields from NASA’s Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) satellitetelescope to produce this gorgeous portrait of the spiral galaxy inultraviolet light in 2003.
Continue ReadingDark matter rules every galaxy. But what exactly is it? Astronomers believe it to be some kind of new, exotic particle. You may have heard some terms tossed around, like WIMPs or axions. Let’s explore what those terms actually mean. Continue reading “WIMPS vs. Axions: What is dark matter?” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.
Continue ReadingRead live updates of Blue Origin’s First Human Flight that will launch Jeff Bezos and three others on July 20, 2021. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/news/live/blue-origin-jeff-bezos-launch-updates
Continue ReadingTwo spaceflight experts consulted by Live Science said that Jeff Bezos had decent odds of surviving his upcoming ride into space Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/jeff-bezos-odds-death-blue-origin-new-shepard-launch
Continue ReadingThe findings from the Curiosity rover could help the Perseverance rover decide which samples to collect for later analysis. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-life-evidence-erased
Continue ReadingPoint your telescopeat tonight’s first quarter Moon.Along the terminator,the shadow line between night and day,you might find these two large cratersstaring back at you withan owlish gaze.Alphonsus(left) andArzachelare ancient impact craters onthe north eastern shores of Mare Nubium, the lunar Sea of Clouds.The larger Alphonsus is over 100 kilometers in diameter.
Continue ReadingHere’s everything you need to know about Blue Origin’s launch of Jeff Bezos and his crew on the New Shepard spacecraft July 20, 2021. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/blue-origin-jeff-bezos-new-shepard-first-crewed-launch-explained
Continue ReadingSobering images from space show the impact of devastating floods in Germany and Belgium that have left more than 100 people dead. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/satellites-monitor-flooding-in-germany-belgium-july-2021
Continue ReadingGet your space dreams flying with this basic set of rockets and accessories Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/best-model-rockets
Continue ReadingWe find examples of fractals everywhere in nature. Tree branches, snowflakes, river deltas, cloud formations, and more. So it’s natural to ask the ultimate question: is the entire universe one giant fractal? The answer is…no, but sorta yes. Continue reading “Is the Universe a Fractal?” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.universetoday.com/151838/is-the-universe-a-fractal/
Continue ReadingU.K. rocket start-up Skyrora wants to collect the remains of the iconic British satellite Prospero from low Earth orbit and bring it to Earth to be displayed in a museum. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/skyrora-to-return-first-british-satellite-prospero-to-earth
Continue ReadingHaving eyes in the sky is useful for a variety of activities. Everything from farming to military operations has benefited from the boom in drone usage, as the small aircraft track the progress of crop disease, enemy movements, or how awesome a professor skier looks going down a mountain. Now the benefits of aerial surveillance has spread to other worlds as Perseverance is starting to map out its path with help from Ingenuity.
Continue ReadingThe brilliant fireworks of 90 nearby galaxies shine new light on how stars are born. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/galaxy-fireworks-trace-star-birth
Continue ReadingNASA has released new visualisations of the dwarf planet Pluto and its largest moon Charon to commemorate the first-ever up close exploration of the distant worlds. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-new-horizons-pluto-charon-videos
Continue ReadingHubble is back! Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/hubble-space-telescope-backup-hardware-success
Continue ReadingRecent developments at the forefront of astronomy allow us to observe that planets orbiting other stars have weather. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-weather-prediction-challenges
Continue ReadingTheories that attempt to resolve the so-called black hole information paradox predict that black holes are much more complicated than general relativity suggests. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/black-hole-information-paradox-photon-spheres
Continue ReadingChile peppers are growing on the International Space Station as part of a new experiment that aims to expand the range of space-grown foods ahead of a possible future mission to Mars. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/chile-peppers-grow-international-space-station
Continue ReadingMethane tends to only be made by biological life, so scientists are wondering if the source is from alien microbes. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/curiosity-finds-alien-mars-methane-source
Continue ReadingVenus,named for the Roman goddess of love, andMars,the war god’s namesake, come togetherby moonlightin this serene skyview, recorded on July 11from Lualaba province, Democratic Republic of Congo, planet Earth.Taken in the western twilight sky shortly after sunsetthe exposure also recordsearthshine illuminating the otherwisedark surface of theyoung crescent Moon.Of course the Moon has moved on.
Continue ReadingFrench astronaut Thomas Pesquet pulled out all the stops in orbit for a Bastille Day on the International Space Station. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/bastille-day-2021-in-space-french-astronaut-photos
Continue ReadingChina’s Zhurong Mars rover has given us nice, up-close looks at some of the hardware that helped it land safely on the Red Planet two months ago. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-mars-rover-zhurong-parachute-photos
Continue ReadingEvery few years the “EmDrive”, a proposed method of generating rocket thrust without any exhaust, hits the news. Each time, everyone asks: could this be it? Could this be the technological leap to revolutionize spaceflight? Don’t hold your breath. Continue reading “Don’t Be Surprised if EmDrive Experiments Never Work” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.
Continue ReadingIt’s summer in the Northern Hemisphere — and that means it’s fire season. Satellites are pitching in to monitor dozens of blazes nationwide. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/smoke-from-us-wildfires-seen-from-space-july-2021
Continue ReadingA dazzling new animation puts you aboard NASA’s Juno spacecraft during its epic flybys last month of Jupiter and the huge moon Ganymede. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/juno-flyby-jupiter-ganymede-video
Continue ReadingBillionaire Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon and the spaceflight company Blue Origin, will donate $200 million to the Smithsonian, the Institution announced Wednesday (July 14). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/jeff-bezos-donates-200-million-smithsonian
Continue ReadingAn anonymous auction winner who paid $28 million for the opportunity will fly in the future due to a scheduling conflict. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/blue-origin-18-year-old-passenger-identity-revealed
Continue ReadingPacked with puzzles, activities and videos, each edition of Future Genius takes you on an epic journey of STEAM discovery — from the solar system to Ancient Greece. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/future-genius-kids-knowledge-STEAM-magazine
Continue ReadingΔιαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/wild-cards-joker-moon-george-rr-martin
Continue ReadingAt this point, SpaceX could claim to be both a rocket company and also a maritime shipping company. The company owns a fleet of drone ships for the purposes of providing their rockets with a safe place to retrograde land in the ocean without having to splash down. In the past, they actually had additional ships for fairing catching, Dragon Capsule recovery, and other support efforts.
Continue ReadingSurprisingly, one of the main criteria (besides the years of astronaut training) is body size. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacewalks-require-skill-courage-and-mens-size
Continue ReadingFor the past month, our most beloved eye on the universe has been closed, blinded by a computer glitch that NASA experts are still working to solve. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/hubble-space-telescope-anomaly-update-history
Continue ReadingAsteroids as big as the one that wiped out the dinosaurs, or even bigger, used to strike ancient Earth ten times more often than previously believed, according to a new study. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/ancient-earth-hit-by-city-size-asteroids-often
Continue ReadingScientists hunting for elusive gravitational waves across the universe may be able to supercharge their discoveries with a new tool: artificial intelligence. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/artificial-intelligence-gravitational-waves-discoveries
Continue ReadingSpotting the first signs of activity on a record-setting megacomet came down to a time-zone advantage. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/giant-comet-bernardinelli-bernstein-activity-beyond-saturn
Continue ReadingIn silhouette against a crowded star fieldalong the tail of the arachnalogical constellationScorpius,this dusty cosmic cloud evokes for some the image of anominousdark tower.In fact, clumps of dust and molecular gascollapsingto form stars may well lurk within the dark nebula,a structure that spans almost 40 light-years across thisgorgeous telescopic portrait.Known as acometary globule, the swept-back cloud,is shaped by intense ultraviolet radiation fromthe OB association of veryhot stars in NGC 6231,off the upper edge of the scene.
Continue ReadingBlue Origin’s nonprofit Club for the Future is donating $1 million apiece to 19 space organizations. The money was raised by selling a seat on Blue Origin’s upcoming first crewed spaceflight. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/blue-origin-donates-space-nonprofits
Continue ReadingEngineers have identified the possible cause of the Hubble Space Telescope’s computer problems, and they plan to start implementing a fix on Thursday (July 15). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-switch-hubble-space-telescope-backup-hardware
Continue ReadingStar Trek: Discovery: Season Three"is arriving on Blu-ray, DVD, and Limited Edition Steelbook on July 20 and here’s a closer peek into its adventurous story arc. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-trek-discovery-season-3-blu-ray-exclusive-clip
Continue Reading7-Eleven is sending its Slurpee drink “on a private spaceflight” in celebration of its 94th year in business, and you can help decide one of the key factors — or rather, flavors — of the launch. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/7-eleven-slurpee-balloon-ride-stratosphere
Continue ReadingThe new European-American ocean monitoring satellite Sentinel 6 Michael Freilich has started delivering precise sea-level rise data after six months of technical calibrations. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/sentinel-6-satellite-tracking-earth-sea-level-rise
Continue ReadingΔιαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/virgin-galactic-richard-branson-first-spaceflight-photos
Continue ReadingAstronomers detected a rare teardrop-shaped star that is being ripped apart by an invisible white dwarf, pushing the pair toward an inevitable supernova explosion. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/rare-teardrop-star-supernova-candidate
Continue ReadingSometimes loud explosions are easier to deal with when you know they’re coming. They are also easier to watch out for. So when astronomers from the University of Warwick found a rare tear-drop shaped star, known as HD265435, they knew they were looking at a potential new supernova waiting to happen.
Continue ReadingWe don’t quite understand how the first supermassive black holes formed so quickly in the young universe. So a team of physicists are proposing a radical idea. Instead of forming black holes through the usual death-of-a-massive-start route, instead giant dark matter halos directly collapsed, forming the seeds of the first great black holes.
Continue ReadingA Virgin Galactic video of founder Richard Branson’s bike ride ahead of his launch into space on the company’s Unity 22 flight in New Mexico this week was actually recorded earlier. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/virgin-galactic-richard-branson-bike-ride-video-update-unity-22
Continue ReadingThe optics giants will collaborate to bridge the gap between amateur astronomers and professionals. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/unistellar-nikon-partnership-telescopes-night-sky-photography
Continue ReadingThe Orion capsule is one step closer to returning to space, this time for a moon mission. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/orion-capsule-prepares-for-launch-abort-system
Continue ReadingNASA and the U.S. Department of Energy have teamed up to fund three design concepts for reactors that could become part of a nuclear thermal propulsion system. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-doe-fund-nuclear-thermal-space-propulsion-concepts
Continue ReadingThe planets are a dynamic bunch, and throughout the year as seen from Earth, these celestial bodies appear not only to move across the sky but also to brighten and fade in turn. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/planet-apparent-brightness-factors-for-skywatching
Continue ReadingThe U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory’s mission to study Earth’s Van Allen radiation belts ended on May 31, after exceeding its original planned lifetime of one year in orbit. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/air-force-radiation-dsx-radiation-belt-satellite-mission-ends
Continue ReadingWhat happens when a black hole destroys a neutron star?Analyses indicate that just such an event created gravitational wave event GW200115, detected in 2020 January by LIGO and Virgo observatories.To better understand the unusual event, the featured visualization was created from a computer simulation.The visualization video starts with the black hole (about 6 times the Sun’s mass) and neutron star (about 1.
Continue ReadingAt their South Texas Launch Facility, just outside of the village of Boca Chica, SpaceX is gearing up to test the Super Heavy, the booster element of their Starship launch system. This massive reusable first stage rocket will be responsible for sending the Starship orbital vehicle to space, where it will deliver satellites to orbit, payloads and people to the Moon, and (if all goes as planned) the first human settlers to Mars.
Continue ReadingThe “Star Wars” live-action spin-off, “The Mandalorian” received a whopping 24 nominations in 19 categories for the 2021 Emmy Awards on Tuesday (July 13). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/the-mandalorian-emmy-nominations-2021
Continue ReadingA team of astronomers has found that giant, organized magnetic fields can help drive some of the most powerful explosions in the universe. But when all is said and done, the shock wave from that blast scrambles any magnetic fields in a matter of minutes. Continue reading “Exploding Material From a Gamma-ray Burst Scrambled Nearby Magnetic Fields”
Continue ReadingA gift guide for space fans who love game nights Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/best-space-board-games
Continue ReadingA mysterious whiff of an unstable chemical in the skies of Venus may not be a sign of life but the result of explosive volcanic eruptions, a new study finds. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/venus-volcanoes-could-create-phosphine-not-life
Continue ReadingAlthough the asteroid, Bennu, only has a 1-in-2700 chance of hitting Earth, scientists are taking the risk seriously. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-rocket-fleet-divert-asteroid-bennu
Continue ReadingAustralian start-up Spiral Blue has launched two computers on small satellites to test in-orbit processing of Earth-observation images in hopes of making insights from space more accessible. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/satellite-image-processing-earth-observations-spiral-blue
Continue ReadingA new batch of images from the recent Ingenuity flight is helping NASA scientists to refine science goals for the Perseverance rover as it searches for signs of life on the Red Planet. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/ingenuity-helicopter-unprecedented-flight-images-guide-perseverance
Continue ReadingSpace may be pretty, but it’s dangerous. Astronauts face a much higher dose of ionizing radiation than us Earth-bound folks, and a new report says that NASA’s current guidelines and risk assessment methods are in serious need of an update. Continue reading “Report Suggests That Astronauts Shouldn’t get More Than 600 Millisieverts of Radiation Exposure During Their Career.
Continue ReadingThe first all-civilian orbital flight crew, Inspiration4, flew in zero gravity for the first time this weekend as part of preparations to launch in September. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/inspiration4-astronauts-experience-zero-gravity-flight
Continue ReadingPlanetary formation theory has been undergoing a lot of changes recently, with an ever expanding litany of events that can potentially impact it. Everything from gravity to magnetic fields seems to impact this complex process. Now scientists want to add another confounding factor – massive solar flares thousands of times more powerful than the most powerful we have ever observed from the Sun.
Continue ReadingGiven the highly successful and ongoing flights of NASA’s Ingenuity helicopter on Mars, engineers are turning their attention to future aerial craft for the Red Planet. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-designing-future-mars-helicopters
Continue ReadingCoastal flooding could quadruple in the US in the 2030s, a new study of the lunar cycle and sea level rise finds. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/high-tide-flooding-climate-change-2030
Continue ReadingNew Shepard is set to go to space July 20 carrying a crew including Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos, and you can watch the whole thing live. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/blue-origin-jeff-bezos-launch-webcast
Continue ReadingRobots may have to dig relatively deep on Jupiter’s ocean moon Europa to have a shot of finding signs of alien life, a new study suggests. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/jupiter-moon-europa-alien-life-dig-deep
Continue ReadingWhat has happened to Saturn’s moon Iapetus? Vast sections ofthis strange world are dark brown, while others are as bright white. The composition of the dark material is unknown, butinfrared spectra indicate that it possibly contains some dark form ofcarbon.Iapetus also has an unusualequatorial ridgethat makes it appear like a walnut.
Continue ReadingAbout 97% of all stars in our Universe are destined to end their lives as white dwarf stars, which represents the final stage in their evolution. Like neutron stars, white dwarfs form after stars have exhausted their nuclear fuel and undergo gravitational collapse, shedding their outer layers to become super-compact stellar remnants.
Continue ReadingIt’s tough to see inside of Saturn, because the atmosphere is opaque to all wavelengths of radiation. We have to rely on computer simulations and physics-based guesswork to try to understand the interior of that giant world. But researchers are becoming more adept at a different technique: looking for the slightest motions in the rings of Saturn.
Continue ReadingIsaac Asimov’s seminal sci-fi saga, “Foundation,” arrives on Apple TV+ with major stars, massive spaceships, and the tragic fall of a dynastic empire. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/apple-tv-2nd-foundation-trailer-teaser
Continue ReadingRussia’s Nauka laboratory module is now slated to launch to the International Space Station (ISS) on July 21. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/russia-nauka-space-station-module-readied-for-launch
Continue ReadingNew camera views from the cockpit and carrier launch plane follow Richard Branson on his debut flight on a Virgin Galactic spaceship. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/virgin-galactic-richard-branson-launch-amazing-video
Continue ReadingYou can win a scale model of NASA’s space shuttle Endeavour or a sweet space t-shirt in Space.com Forum giveaway this month. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-forums-giveaway-shuttle-endeavour-model
Continue ReadingRichard Branson carried snapshots of his parents and kids with him to suborbital space Sunday (July 11) on the “Unity 22” test flight of Virgin Galactic’s VSS Unity vehicle. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/richard-branson-virgin-galactic-spaceflight-mementos
Continue ReadingRichard Branson apparently won’t be the only space billionaire to fly with Virgin Galactic. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/elon-musk-will-fly-on-virgin-galactic
Continue ReadingIf it were’t for an enormous halo of dark matter enveloping our galaxy, the spin-rate of our central bar should stay pretty constant. But researchers have recently inferred that it has slowed down by almost 25% since its formation, a clear sign of the presence of dark matter. Continue reading “The Milky Way’s Central bar Spin-Rate is Slowing Down Thanks to Dark Matter”
Continue ReadingThe universe is getting bigger and so too is the amount of information we have about it. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/artificial-intelligence-to-learn-about-the-universe
Continue ReadingDark matter could be even weirder than anyone thought, say cosmologists who are suggesting this mysterious substance could interact with itself in a higher dimensional universe. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/self-interacting-dark-matter-higher-dimensional-universe
Continue ReadingThe best astronomy photos of 2021 invite the eye upward and outward, bringing stunning views such as auroras above Earth and visions of a stellar nursery Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/best-astronomy-photographs-2021
Continue ReadingAstronomers have spotted more strange “free-floating” planets that could roam deep space untethered to any star. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/possible-rogue-alien-planets-detected-kepler
Continue ReadingPlanets move in mysterious ways. Or at least their surfaces do. Earth famously has a system of tectonic plates that drives the movement of its crust. Those plate tectonics are ultimately driven by the flow of material in the mantle – the layer directly below the crust. Now, scientists have found a slightly different deformation mechanic on our nearest sister planet – Venus.
Continue ReadingAfter NASA decommissions the ISS, China’s Tiangong will probably be the only functioning space station — until NASA launches its Lunar Gateway. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-space-station-monopoly
Continue ReadingThe solar system is bathing in a sea of charged particles that emanate from the sun, and one research team spent 14 years chasing solar eclipses to learn more about this stellar spray. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/sun-scientists-chase-eclipses-solar-wind
Continue ReadingA stunning new image from the South African MeerKAT telescope captures powerful radio emissions woven through space. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/south-african-meerkat-telescope-galaxy-image
Continue ReadingThe drone fleet used by SpaceX to catch falling rockets now has a third autonomous ship, whimsically called “A Shortfall of Gravitas.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-drone-ship-a-shortfall-of-gravitas
Continue ReadingRichard Bransons’ flight Sunday (July 11) was just the first of two planned billionaire spaceflights this month. Blue Origin boss Jeff Bezos is scheduled to fly on July 20. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/blue-origin-jeff-bezos-launch-follows-virgin-galactic-richard-branson-flight
Continue ReadingWhat will become of our Sun?The first hint of our Sun’s future was discovered inadvertently in1764.At that time,Charles Messier was compiling a listof diffuse objects not to be confused with comets.The 27th object onMessier’s list, now known asM27 or the Dumbbell Nebula, is aplanetary nebula,one of the brightestplanetary nebulae on the sky – and visibletoward the constellation of the Fox (Vulpecula) with binoculars.
Continue ReadingVirgin Galactic’s newly minted astronauts are beyond thrilled following their journey to space on the company’s first fully crewed spaceflight. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/virgin-galactic-richard-branson-unity-22-launch-reaction
Continue ReadingVirgin Galactic will partner with a charity fundraising platform to offer the out-of-this-world opportunity. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/virgin-galactic-omaze-suborbital-spaceflight-contest
Continue ReadingEarly this morning, Sir Richard Branson and Virgin Galactic achieved a major milestone in the development of commercial space travel. Along with a team of specialists, Branson traveled to the edge of space aboard the VSS Unity and made it safely back to Earth. In so doing, Branson and his company have also fired the latest salvo in the ongoing race between the titans of the commercial space industry (aka.
Continue ReadingEarly this morning (July 11), billionaire Richard Branson and three other passengers briefly went to space for the first fully crewed spaceflight of Virgin Galactic’s SpaceShipTwo spaceplane. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/virgin-galactic-unity-22-branson-flight-success
Continue ReadingThere are more than 100 billion planets in the Milky Way. Could one of them be our new home? Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/last-exit-space-documentary-comes-to-discovery-plus
Continue ReadingThe continuing research with exoplanets involves trying to identify their atmospheric composition, specifically to answer the question of whether life could exist there. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/alien-weather-solar-system-and-exoplanets
Continue ReadingMagnetic fields are great for lots of things – directing explorers, levitating trains, and containing nuclear fusion reactions are just an example of what these invisible forces can do. Now we can ascribe another feature to magnetic fields – they can give planets a rocky core. Continue reading “Does Mercury Have a big Iron Core Because it’s so Close to the Sun’s Magnetic Field?
Continue ReadingVirgin Galactic has slightly delayed the launch of its Unity 22 mission with billionaire founder Richard Branson due to bad weather. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/virgin-galactic-unity-2-richard-branson-launch-delay
Continue ReadingSpaceX’s Elon Musk is among the high-profile people celebrating Branson’s preparations for space. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/elon-musk-celebrities-cheer-virgin-galactic-unity-22-launch
Continue ReadingThree tubes of plants will be among the experiments flying to space on Virgin Galactic’s Unity space plane with the company’s founder Richard Branson and his crew today (July 11). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/virgin-galactic-unity-22-launch-nasa-experiment
Continue ReadingVirgin Galactic’s billionaire founder Richard Branson decided to bike to the launch pad at Spaceport America ahead of his long-awaited trip to space. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/virgin-galactic-richard-branson-bike-ride-unity-22
Continue ReadingWhere’s the Moon?Somewhere in this image, the Earth’s Moon is hiding. The entire Moon is visible, in its completely full phase, in plain sight.Even the photographer’s keen eye couldn’t find it even though he knew exactly where to look – only thelong exposure of his camera picked it up – barely.
Continue ReadingPredicting volcanic eruptions is notoriously tricky. In large part this is because volcanos are unique, each with their own quirks and personalities: the lessons learned from studying one volcano may not apply directly to another. Luckily, researchers are getting better at finding warning signs that they can apply broadly. Some of the most well-known are heightened seismic activity, rising temperatures, expanding magma pools, and the release of gases.
Continue ReadingIt’s no secret that the commercial space industry (aka. NewSpace) has become immensely lucrative in recent years, nor the fact that it has become intensely competitive as a result. To illustrate, one needs to look no further than the top three NewSpace companies in the world right now: SpaceX, Blue Origin, and Virgin Galactic.
Continue ReadingHere’s everything you need to know about Virgin Galactic’s launch of Richard Branson and his crew on SpaceShipTwo VSS Unity Sunday, July 11. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/virgin-galactic-richard-branson-unity-22-launch-explained
Continue ReadingThese days it seems you can’t walk through a bookstore without bumping into a book or magazine pointing out the negative consequences of climate change. Everything from the hottest years on record to ruining astronomy can be tied to climate change. Now some new science lays another potential problem at climate change’s feet – the Earth is retaining more than twice as much heat annually as it was 15 years ago.
Continue ReadingAs the billionaire space race heats up between Richard Branson and Jeff Bezos, it’s easy to get the wrong message. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/billionaires-space-race-real-impact-op-ed
Continue ReadingRichard Branson’s spaceflight is shaping up to be quite a star-studded affair. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/stephen-colbert-host-virgin-galactic-launch-webcast
Continue ReadingRichard Branson’s path to space has been quite a bit longer and more circuitous than he anticipated. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/virgin-galactic-richard-branson-blue-origin-road-to-space
Continue ReadingVirgin Galactic will use Fisher space pens when it launches six astronauts to suborbital space on July 11, 2021. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/virgin-galactic-fisher-space-pen
Continue ReadingHere’s the crew of Virgin Galactic Unity 22 suborbital spaceflight on Sunday (July 11) and what they think about their big launch. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/virgin-galactic-unity-22-spaceshiptwo-launch-crew
Continue ReadingEvery day, there are more indications that show how anthropogenic factors are causing uncomfortable changes in our climate. Here in beautiful British Columbia, this means that wildfires are once again threatening countless acres of forests, communities, and wildlife. By the end of June 2021, more than 40 wildfires were raging across the province, including a rather substantial cluster around the town of Lytton.
Continue ReadingOn July 8th early morning risers saw Mercury near an old Moonlow on the eastern horizon.On that datebright planet, faint glow of lunar night side, and sunlit crescentwere captured in this predawn skyscape from Tenerife’sTeide National Park in the Canary Islands. Never far from the Sun in planet Earth’s sky, thefleeting inner planetshines near its brightest in the morning twilight scene.
Continue ReadingSatellite data finds that June 2021 was the hottest June ever recorded in North America. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/june-2021-hottest-june-ever-north-america.html
Continue ReadingMysterious flares of X-rays from Jupiter’s auroras suggest that the giant planet’s “northern lights” may possess unexpected similarities with those of Earth, a new study finds. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/jupiter-x-ray-auroras-mystery-solved
Continue ReadingFor the tiny few of us who can afford to pay for a trip in space, Blue Origin is already ramping up its marketing against competitor Virgin Galactic. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/blue-origin-throws-shade-at-virgin-galactic-ahead-of-launch
Continue ReadingSurprising findings sometimes come in small packages. And sometimes those small packages have to be delivered by very big systems. Physicists at MIT made some surprising findings from a very small radioactive molecule that was created in an accelerator at CERN. They believe that, if studied closely enough, these new types of radioactive molecules could shine some light on why there is more matter than anti-matter in the universe.
Continue ReadingThis month, two billionaires will be flying to space aboard their very own commercial launch vehicles. The first to go will be Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, who will be a passenger aboard the inaugural crewed flight of the New Shepard on July 20th. Mark Bezos, Jeff’s brother, will be accompanying him on this flight, as will the person who won the auction that wrapped up on June 12th (they bid $28 million for the seat).
Continue ReadingCatch the trio above the western horizon about 45 minutes after sunset. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/moon-venus-mars-conjunction-july-2021
Continue ReadingSpacewalks are a relatively rare occurrence, and they normally draw at least a moderate amount of media coverage. So when a team of Chinese astronauts performed a spacewalk outside of their newly launched space station for the first time, it was bound to attract some notice. The successful walk installed equipment, including cameras, outside of the new Tiangong (“Heavenly Palace”) station.
Continue ReadingCelebrations in Indiana and Kansas are marking the 60 years since Virgil “Gus” Grissom, the second U.S. astronaut, made the short hop into space. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mercury-redstone-4-grissom-60th-events
Continue ReadingPlanet, which operates the world’s largest fleet of Earth-observing satellites, announced Wednesday (July 7) that it will merge with a special purpose acquisition company. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/planet-earth-observation-startup-going-public
Continue ReadingThe final space shuttle mission, which launched 10 years ago this week, almost didn’t happen. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-shuttle-final-mission-atlantis-10-years
Continue ReadingOn June 25, 2021, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence released a much-anticipated report on UFOs to Congress. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/ufo-government-report-transparency-better-data-science
Continue ReadingAlmost a decade after retiring from NASA, Michael López-Alegría is once again strapping in to launch to the final frontier. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/astronaut-michael-lopez-alegria-axiom-ax1-commander-video
Continue ReadingThis month, two billionaires will take to the skies in a pair of historic suborbital spaceflights that mark a dramatic change in what it takes to become an astronaut. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/billionaires-spaceflight-right-stuff-astronaut-idea
Continue ReadingResearchers found evidence of an elusive magneto-rotational hypernova explosion for the first time ever. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/magneto-rotational-hypernova-explosion-detected
Continue ReadingIngenuity spotted a heart-shaped track created when the Perseverance Mars rover took a slight detour, likely to investigate an interesting rock or patch of dirt. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-helicopter-ingenuity-rover-track-heart-9th-flight-video
Continue ReadingM82 is a starburst galaxywith a superwind.In fact,through ensuing supernova explosions andpowerful winds from massive stars,the burst of star formation in M82is driving a prodigious outflow.Evidence for the superwindfrom the galaxy’s central regionsis clear in sharp telescopic snapshot.The composite image highlights emission fromlong outflow filaments of atomic hydrogen gas in reddish hues.
Continue ReadingIn the past decade, the discovery of extrasolar planets has accelerated immensely. To date, 4,424 exoplanets have been confirmed in 3,280 star systems, with another 7,453 awaiting confirmation. So far, most of these planets have been gas giants, with about 66% being similar to Jupiter or Neptune, while another 30% have been giant rocky planets (aka.
Continue ReadingLast year we reported on how the Roman Space Telescope’s backers hoped it would be able to detect rogue planets using a technique called “microlensing”. Now, a team led by Iain McDonald, then at the University of Manchester, beat them to the punch by finding a few examples of Earth-sized rogue planets using data from an already aging space telescope – Kepler.
Continue Reading“The best laid plans of mice and men often go awry” – this famous paraphrase of Scottish poet Robert Burns sometimes sums up human ingenuity. That is exactly what happened when a county in Washington State decided to replace all of its county-owned streetlights with LEDs at least partially in an effort to combat light pollution.
Continue ReadingA cluster composed of thousands of stars may dissolve to become a mob of dozens of black holes in a billion years. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/black-holes-overrun-star-cluster-palomar-5-star-cluster
Continue ReadingVirgin Galactic will broadcast the flight of its founder, Richard Branson, as he soars into space on Sunday (July 11). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/virgin-galactic-richard-branson-spaceflight-webcast
Continue ReadingThe landing site for China’s complex Chang’e 5 moon sample and return mission now has a name: Statio Tianchuan. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-chang-e-5-moon-landing-site-name
Continue ReadingEven though the Cassini mission at Saturn ended nearly four years ago, data from the spacecraft still keeps scientists busy. And the latest research using Cassini’s wealth of data might be the most enticing yet. Researchers say they’ve detected methane in the plumes of Saturn’s icy moon Enceladus. The process for how the methane is produced is not known at this time, but the study suggests that the surprisingly large amount of methane found are likely coming from activity at hydrothermal vents present on Enceladus’s interior seafloor.
Continue ReadingLarge telecommunication satellites used for TV broadcasting could be quickly and easily repurposed as anti-asteroid weapons according to European aerospace company Airbus. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/asteroid-deflection-with-telecommunication-satellites
Continue ReadingPlanetary scientists estimate that each year, about 500 meteorites survive the fiery trip through Earth’s atmosphere and fall to our planet’s surface. Most are quite small, and less than 2% of them are ever recovered. While the majority of rocks from space may not be recoverable due to ending up in oceans or remote, inaccessible areas, other meteorite falls are just not witnessed or known about.
Continue ReadingA close pass of Comet Wirtanen in 2018 offered researchers an unprecedented opportunity. Comets are full of surprises. Not only do they often under- or very occasionally over- perform versus expectations, but they also offer a glimpse of the remnants of the very early solar system. In December 2018, astronomers had an unprecedented opportunity to study one of these relics of the early solar system up close as Comet 46P/Wirtanen sped by Earth just 30 times the Earth-Moon distance (7.
Continue ReadingAfter a 48-hour delay as a tropical storm traveled up the coast, a cargo Dragon capsule will bid farewell to the International Space Station on Thursday (July 8). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-dragon-crs-22-returns-to-earth
Continue ReadingAs the commercial race to suborbital space has heated up in the past few years, a tricky question has popped up again and again: Where does outer space begin? Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/will-richard-branson-reach-space-virgin-galactic
Continue ReadingAstronomer Wendy Freedman suggests that the latest observations of red giant stars could be closing the gap on the Hubble tension. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/red-giant-hubble-tension
Continue ReadingChina’s new Chang’e 6 mission aims to bring to Earth a sample of lunar soil from one of the most fascinating areas on the far side of the moon by 2024. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-chang-e-6-moon-sample-return-preparations
Continue ReadingAphelion for 2021 occurred on July 5th.That’s the point in Earth’s elliptical orbit when it is farthest from the Sun.Of course, the distance from the Sun doesn’t determine the seasons.Those are governed bythe tilt of Earth’s axis of rotation,so July is still summer in the north and winter in the southernhemisphere.
Continue ReadingSpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket landing pad drone ship “Of Course I Still Love You” has moved to California for West Coast launches. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-rocket-landing-drone-ship-reaches-california
Continue ReadingAs usual, the SpaceX South Texas Launch Facility, located near the village of Boca Chica, is the focal point of a lot of attention. Almost two months ago, crews at the facility began working on the first true Super Heavy prototype, the launch stage of SpaceX’s Starship. After six weeks of assembly, SpaceX rolled the Super Heavy Booster 3 (B3) out of the “High Bay” (where it was assembled) and installed it onto the launch pad.
Continue ReadingCertain parts of the galaxy are more magical than others. There are barren wastelands where barely a particle strays through occasionally, and there are fantastical nebulae that can literally light up the sky. But beyond their good looks, those nebulae hold secrets to understanding some of the most important features of any galaxy – stars.
Continue ReadingSometimes simple and elegant solutions are all that is needed to solve a problem. One problem that was searching for a solution was how to track microplastics. These small particles of plastics are what results after the sun and friction (such as ocean waves) break down larger plastic objects. They have become a huge problem in the ocean, wreaking havoc on ecosystems and their constituent organisms.
Continue ReadingNew items and caches are available for players to unlock in the free to play event. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/destiny-2-solstice-of-heroes-event
Continue ReadingWatch Warner Bros.’ favorite Red Planet resident attempt to dispose of a scout rover Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/marvin-the-martian-attacks-mars-perseverance-rover-looney-tunes-clip
Continue ReadingThe methane wafting from Enceladus may be a sign that life teems in the Saturn moon’s subsurface sea, a new study reports. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/methane-plume-enceladus-possible-sign-alien-life
Continue ReadingChina appears to be returning to its pre-pandemic pace of launching back-to-back space missions. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-launches-three-rockets-four-days-july-2021
Continue ReadingVirgin Orbit is gearing up for a third launch this year — and an even busier 2022. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/virgin-orbit-launch-schedule-busy-2022
Continue ReadingSatellites and the space station crew are tracking the progress of the record-breaking deadly Tropical Storm Elsa as it moves along the Florida coast. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/tropical-storm-elsa-from-space-satellite-astronaut-photos
Continue ReadingThe venerable Hubble Space Telescope is facing its most serious malfunction in more than a decade, and while NASA is eager to restore the iconic observatory, the agency doesn’t want to rush. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/hubble-space-telescope-serious-glitch-nasa-investigation
Continue ReadingVirgin Galactic’s Richard Branson denied that he is in a billionaire space race with Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/virgin-galactic-richard-branson-not-racing-jeff-bezos-space-today-show
Continue ReadingThe $9.8 billion James Webb Space Telescope mission has passed a key launch review, keeping it on track to lift off atop an Ariane 5 rocket before the end of the year. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/james-webb-space-telescope-passes-launch-review
Continue ReadingFor most people, getting to the stars is nothing more than a dream. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-tourism-is-finally-ready-for-launch
Continue ReadingAstra plans to get to Earth orbit for the first time this summer — and to return many times in the ensuing weeks and months. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/astra-launch-startup-300-missions-2025
Continue ReadingWhat would it look like to fly into the Orion Nebula? The exciting dynamic visualizationof the Orion Nebula is based on real astronomical dataand adept movie rendering techniques.Up close and personal with a famous stellar nurserynormally seenfrom 1,500 light-years away, the digitally modeledrepresentation based is based on infrared data from the Spitzer Space Telescope.
Continue ReadingIn Australia and South Africa, there are a series of radio telescopes that will be soon joined by a number of newly-constructed facilities to form the Square Kilometer Array (SKA). Once established, the SKA will have a collecting area that measures a million square meters (close to 2 million square yards).
Continue ReadingSpace exploration is driven by technology – sometimes literally in the case of propulsion technologies. Solar sails are one of those propulsion technologies that has been getting a lot of attention lately. They have some obvious advantages, such as not requiring fuel, and their ability to last almost indefinitely. But they have some disadvantages too, not the least of which is how difficult they are to deploy in space.
Continue ReadingOne of the hardest things to reconcile in science is when new data either complicates or refutes previously findings. It’s even more difficult when those findings were widely publicized and heralded around the community. But that is how science works – the theories must fit the data. So when a team from JPL analyzed data from Mars Express about the Martian South Pole, they realized the findings announced in 2018 about subsurface lakes on Mars might have been more fraught than they had originally thought.
Continue ReadingNASA and SpaceX have delayed the departure of the SpaceX CRS-22 Dragon cargo ship from the International Space Station as Tropical Storm Elsa approaches Florida. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/tropical-storm-elsa-delays-spacex-dragon-iss-departure
Continue ReadingNASA’s new administrator, Bill Nelson, is a familiar face in the space community, but the agency he has led for nearly two months now has changed a great deal in recent years. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-administrator-bill-nelson-space-priorities
Continue ReadingA new robotic arm built by the European Space Agency will fly to the International Space Station to service its Russian segment. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/european-robotic-arm-international-space-station
Continue ReadingPlanet formation is notoriously difficult to study. Not only does the process take millions of years, making it impossible to observe in real time, there are myriad factors that play into it, making it difficult to distinguish cause and effect. What we do know is that planets form from features known as protoplanetary disks, which are made up of gas and dust surrounding young stars.
Continue ReadingNASA’s experimental Mars helicopter, Ingenuity, has now flown nine times on the Red Planet, letting mission engineers test a host of capabilities that could pave the way for more Martian choppers. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-helicopter-ingenuity-9th-flight-video
Continue ReadingWith its frigid temperatures, remoteness from the sun and general dustiness, changing Mars to be more Earth-like is more challenging than it seems (and it already seems pretty tough). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/can-we-really-terraform-mars
Continue ReadingA new exhibit at the museum of flight is lifting the curtain on the strange-but-true history of aerospace medicine. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/stranger-than-fiction-aerospace-medicine-museum-of-flight
Continue ReadingPioneering aviator Wally Funk is set to beat one of John Glenn’s spaceflight records. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/blue-origin-wally-funk-will-break-record-oldest-astronaut
Continue ReadingScientists are concerned that increasing amounts of meltwater could be finding its way into the ocean. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/giant-antarctic-lake-disappears
Continue ReadingHow many moons does Saturn have?So far 82 have been confirmed, the smallest being only a fractionof a kilometer across.Six of its largest satellites can be seen here in a composite image with 13 short exposure of the bright planet, and13 long exposures of the brightest of its faint moons, taken over two weeks last month.
Continue ReadingOn its own, a black hole is remarkably easy to describe. The only observable properties a black hole has are its mass, its electric charge (usually zero), and its rotation, or spin. It doesn’t matter how a black hole forms. In the end, all black holes have the same general structure.
Continue ReadingOn July 5, 2021, Earth will be at the farthest point in its orbit around the sun, also known as aphelion. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/41093-earth-at-aphelion-guide.html
Continue ReadingThe planet has been losing 33,000 square miles (87,000 square kilometers) of ice coverage each year since 1979. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/earth-ice-extent-shrinks.html
Continue ReadingThe public feedback will help NASA conduct a thorough review of its programs, practices, and policies, according to agency officials. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-request-for-information-underserved-communities
Continue ReadingDo you see the horse’s head? What you are seeing is not the famous Horsehead nebula toward Orion but rather a fainter nebula that only takes on a familiar form with deeper imaging. The main part of the here imaged molecular cloud complex is a reflection nebula cataloged as IC 4592.
Continue ReadingEver since 1971, when the Mariner 9 probe surveyed the surface of Mars, scientists have theorized that there might be subsurface ice beneath the southern polar ice cap on Mars. In 2004, the ESA’s Mars Express orbiter further confirmed this theory when its Mars Advanced Radar for Subsurface and Ionosphere Sounding (MARSIS) instrument detected what looked like water ice at a depth of 3.
Continue ReadingFor the first time, two astronauts have worked outside of China’s space station. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-space-station-first-shenzhou-12-spacewalk
Continue ReadingWhile many Americans will celebrate the Fourth of July with a day off from work, astronauts at the International Space Station are spending their holiday preparing a cargo ship’s return to Earth. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/fourth-of-july-in-space-2021-american-astronauts
Continue ReadingThe sun erupted with a surprise solar flare on Saturday (July 3), the largest since 2017, in an early explosion of cosmic fireworks ahead of the Fourth of July. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/sun-unleashes-x-class-solar-flare-july-2021-video
Continue ReadingThe Hubble Space Telescope has captured a dazzling new view of a distant star cluster, one filled with stars that sparkle in red, white and blue. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/hubble-telescope-red-white-blue-stars-photo
Continue ReadingA new survey reveals that most Americans believe in intelligent extraterrestrial life and do not feel threatened by the appearance of UFOs. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/ufo-poll-extraterrestrial-life.html
Continue ReadingIn the chilly Arctic, a long-frozen region is a critical refuge for wildlife that depends on ice. But the so-called Last Ice Area could melt away as Earth warms. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/arctic-last-ice-area-melting
Continue ReadingWouldn’t it be fun if clouds were castles? Wouldn’t it be fun if the laundry on the bedroom chair was a superhero? Wouldn’t it be fun if rock mesas on Mars were interplanetary monuments to the human face? Clouds, though, are floating droplets of water and ice. Laundry is cotton, wool, or plastic, woven into garments.
Continue ReadingFor decades, scientists engaged in the search for life in the Universe (aka. astrobiology) have focused on searching for life on other Earth-like planets. These included terrestrial (aka. rocky) planets beyond our Solar System (extrasolar planets) and ones here at home. Beyond Earth, Mars is considered to be the most habitable planet next to Earth, and scientists have also theorized that life could exist (in microbial form) in the cloud tops of Venus.
Continue ReadingAim for the Center The Milky Way is 13 BILLION years old. Some of our Galaxy’s oldest stars were born near the beginning of the Universe itself. During all these eons of time, we know at least one technological civilization has been born – US! But if the Galaxy is so ancient, and we know it can create life, why haven’t we heard from anybody else?
Continue ReadingA SpaceX tracking camera captured amazing views of it’s Falcon 9 rocket landing back on Earth after it launched 88 small satellites into polar orbit, as part of its Transporter-2 rideshare mission. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-transporter-2-rocket-landing-tracking-camera-video
Continue ReadingNASA’s Perseverance rover is picking up the pace on Mars thanks to technology that helps the robot avoid running into trouble. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/perseverance-rover-self-driving-on-mars
Continue ReadingSmall Town Monsters’ latest paranormal project focuses on the connection between unidentified objects and energy sources. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/on-the-trail-of-ufos-dark-sky-documentary-trailer
Continue ReadingYou can’twalk along the Milky Way.Still, under a dark skyyou can explore it.To the eye the pale luminous trail of light arcingthrough the sky on a dark, moonless night does appear to bea path through the heavens.The glowing celestial band is the faint,collectivelight of distant starscut by swaths of obscuring interstellar dust clouds.
Continue ReadingThings are not looking very good for the Hubble Space Telescope right now. On Sunday, June 13th, the telescope’s payload computer suddenly stopped working, prompting the main computer to put the telescope into safe mode. While the telescope itself and its science instruments remain in working order, science operations have been suspended until the operations team can figure out how to get the payload computer back online.
Continue ReadingElsa, The first hurricane of the 2021 season, formed on Friday (July 2). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/first-hurricane-elsa-2021
Continue ReadingWhen Oumuamua, the first interstellar object ever observed passing through the Solar System, was discovered in 2017, it exhibited some unexpected properties that left astronomers scratching their heads. Its elongated shape, lack of a coma, and the fact that it changed its trajectory were all surprising, leading to several competing theories about its origin: was it a hydrogen iceberg exhibiting outgassing, or maybe an extraterrestrial solar sail (sorry folks, not likely) on a deep-space journey?
Continue ReadingAmazon Prime has dialed its mighty marketing machine up to 11 for its new sci-fi blockbuster starring Chris Pratt, but how does it actually rate? Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/the-tomorrow-war-film-review
Continue ReadingRadiation exposure limits on how long astronauts can stay up in orbit. But that cap isn’t equal for all astronauts, and experts are now backing NASA’s effort to change it. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-changing-astronaut-radiation-exposure-limit
Continue ReadingOne of the main parachutes of the European ExoMars rover has suffered damage during the latest high altitude drop test, which took place a little over a year before the mission’s scheduled launch. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/exomars-parachute-drop-test-problem
Continue ReadingThree companies — Masten Space Systems, Lunar Outpost and Honeybee Robotics — are developing a new system that would use rockets to mine water ice on the moon. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/rockets-may-mine-moon-water-ice
Continue ReadingHer Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has learned about the benefits of satellite data in the battle against climate change during a visit to the Glasgow facilities of Earth observation company Spire. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/queen-elizabeth-ii-visits-satellite-maker-spire-glasgow
Continue ReadingThe first true Super Heavy booster was rolled out of the high bay where it was stacked to a launch pad Thursday (July 1) at SpaceX’s Starbase site in South Texas. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-starship-super-heavy-booster-rollout-video
Continue ReadingAwash in a sea ofincandescent plasmaand anchored in strongmagnetic fields,sunspots are planet-sized dark islands inthe solar photosphere,the bright surface of the Sun.Found in solar active regions, sunspots lookdarkonly because they are slightly cooler though,with temperatures of about 4,000kelvinscompared to 6,000 kelvins for the surrounding solar surface.These sunspots lie in active region AR2835.
Continue ReadingAn uncrewed Russian cargo spacecraft has arrived at the International Space Station after a two-day journey to deliver food, fuel and supplies for the orbiting outpost’s crew. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/russian-progress-cargo-spacecraft-docks-space-station
Continue ReadingA giant comet found far out in the solar system may be 1,000 times more massive than a typical comet, making it potentially the largest ever found in modern times. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/newfound-comet-biggest-recorded-history
Continue ReadingAn open letter to a scientific journal has sparked a conversation around diversity, inclusion and safety in the astronomy community. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/transgender-astronomers-name-update-scientific-journals
Continue ReadingBillionaire Richard Branson is set to fly to space aboard Virgin Galactic’s next flight, which could take off as soon as July 11. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/virgin-galactic-richard-branson-vss-unity-flight
Continue ReadingAstronomers may have discovered the smallest and heaviest white dwarf star ever seen, a smoldering ember about the size of our moon but 450,000 times more massive than Earth, a new study finds. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/moon-size-white-dwarf-smallest-densest-ever-discovered
Continue ReadingAs Amazon Prime’s newest sci-fi action blockbuster “The Tomorrow War” arrives on our screens, we spoke to stars Chris Pratt and Edwin Hodge about their love for science fiction. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/the-tomorrow-war-chris-pratt-interview
Continue ReadingCould gas escaping the gravitational grasp of supermassive black holes be forming “tsunamis” in space? Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/supermassive-black-hole-tsunamis-quasar
Continue ReadingThe interior of a neutron star is perhaps the strangest state of matter in the universe. The material is squeezed so tightly that atoms collapse into a sea of nuclear material. We still aren’t sure whether nucleons maintain their integrity in this state, or whether they dissolve into quark matter. To really understand neutron star matter we need to pull it apart to see how it works and to do that takes a black hole.
Continue ReadingBetween 2021 and 2024, the James Webb (JWST) and Nancy Grace Roman (RST) space telescopes will be launched to space. As the successors to multiple observatories (like Hubble, Kepler, Spitzer, and others), these missions will carry out some of the most ambitious astronomical surveys ever mounted. This will range from the discovery and characterization of extrasolar planets to investigating the mysteries of Dark Matter and Dark Energy.
Continue ReadingAs NASA continues to diagnose a computer glitch on the Hubble Space Telescope, engineers are preparing to turn on backup hardware. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-preparing-hubble-backup-computer
Continue ReadingThe United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) Hope Mars mission made its first major finding just a couple months after arriving at the Red Planet when it snagged unprecedented observations of a tricky aurora. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-aurora-discovery-uae-hope-mission
Continue ReadingAviator Wally Funk wanted to be an astronaut in the earliest days of spaceflight. Sixty years later, she’ll finally go to space with Blue Origin on July 20. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/blue-origin-launching-mercury-13-aviator-wally-funk-1st-crewed-flight
Continue ReadingArianespace will launch 36 OneWeb broadband satellites into orbit today (July 1), and you can watch it live. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/arianespace-soyuz-rocket-oneweb-8-launch
Continue ReadingScientists now seem to understand why the gas has been detected at ground level on Mars but not higher up in the air. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/curiosity-mars-rover-tgo-methane-mystery
Continue ReadingChina’s Zhurong rover landed safely on Mars on May 15, making China only the third country to successfully land a rover on the red planet. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-mars-rover-zhurong-milestone-took-nasa-decades
Continue ReadingThe universe is populated with stars that live in pairs, and these systems could mean double trouble for scientists wanting to find Earth-like planets. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/missing-earth-size-planets-binary-systems-tess
Continue ReadingRemember the stunning video of the Perseverance rover landing on Mars? The Chinese National Space Administration (CNSA) has now released similar video footage from its Zhurong rover, including the sounds recorded as it plummeted through the Martian atmosphere on its way to landing in Utopia Planitia. The CNSA also released sounds of the rover driving off the landing platform.
Continue ReadingOn sol 46 (April 6, 2021) the Perseverance rover held out arobotic arm to takeits first selfie on Mars.The WATSON camera at the end of the armwas designed to take close-ups of martian rocks andsurface details though, and not a quick snap shot of friends andsmiling faces.In the end,teamworkand weeks of planning on Mars timewas required to program a complex series ofexposures and camera motions to include Perseverance and itssurroundings.
Continue ReadingWarner Bros. has tweaked its fall release schedule and the eager-awaited “Dune” has been pushed back again to Oct. 22, 2021. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/new-dune-filme-delayed-again
Continue ReadingAstra today (June 30) completed its previously announced merger with Holicity, a special purpose acquisition company backed by Bill Gates and billionaire telecom pioneer Craig McCaw, among others. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/astra-launch-company-public-nasdaq
Continue ReadingA SpaceX Falcon 9 launched 88 satellites into orbit and aced a landing in Florida on Wednesday (June 30). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-launches-88-satellites-lands-rocket
Continue Reading3D rocket-printing startup Relativity Space said it plans a “major expansion” of operations and manufacturing to boost production of its Terran rocket line. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/relativity-space-new-factory-terran-rocket
Continue ReadingVirgin Orbit launched seven satellites today (June 30), taking a big step toward regular and reliable commercial launch service. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/virgin-orbit-launch-seven-satellies
Continue ReadingThe Russian Progress MS-17 cargo ship, which launched toward the International Space Station on Tuesday (June 29), will come dangerously close to a Starlink satellite and a Falcon 9 rocket fragment. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/progress-potential-collisions-starlink-satellite-falcon-9-debris
Continue ReadingResearchers on two channels will help you learn about space rocks, exploring asteroids and keeping our planet safe from near-Earth objects. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/asteroid-day-2021-webcasts
Continue ReadingHave you ever wondered what it would be like to travel to outer space – and then keep going? Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/does-outer-space-end-or-go-on-forever
Continue ReadingThe public has voted to honor Apollo 13 engineer Arturo Campos on board NASA’s first mission to fly to the moon and back in more than 50 years, Artemis 1. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/artemis-1-moonikin-name-apollo-13-engineer
Continue ReadingConstruction of the Square Kilometer Array Observatory, the largest radio telescope ever built, will start on July 1 after nearly 30 years of preparations. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/square-kilometer-array-telescope-construction-starts
Continue ReadingThe “active galactic nucleus” phase of the supermassive black hole at the heart of the galaxy Arp 187 has apparently just ended. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/dying-supermassive-black-hole-light-echo
Continue ReadingVirgin Orbit plans to launch seven satellites this morning (June 30), and you can watch the spaceflight action live. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/virgin-orbit-launch-seven-satellies-webcast
Continue ReadingNASA says it plans to test new solar sail technologies in space by the middle of next year. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-advanced-solar-sail-launching-in-2022
Continue ReadingMars is known for its thin atmosphere, where CO2 dominates and provides most of the atmospheric mass and pressure. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/why-is-there-so-little-water-left-on-mars
Continue ReadingHow did the first stars form?To help find out, the SPHINX computer simulation of star formation in the very early universe was created, some results of which are shown in the featured video.Time since the Big Bang is shown in millions of years on the upper left. Even 100 million years after the Big Bang, matter was spread too uniformly across the cosmos for stars to be born.
Continue ReadingDisney Lucasfilm Press has dropped new info regarding three new “The High Republic” books that arrive starting on June 29. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-wars-the-high-republic-books-second-wave
Continue ReadingImages and details have been released about the cast and their respective characters from “Star Trek: Prodigy,” the new animated “Star Trek” show. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-trek-prodigy-cast-characters
Continue ReadingTonight (June 29), Russia’s uncrewed Progress 78 mission successfully launched to space. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/progress-78-roscosmos-russia-cargo-launch-ISS
Continue ReadingNew images from orbit and from Mars’ surface show the Zhurong rover on the move. China’s National Space Administration (CNSA) released new pictures and video this week, and NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter has followed the rover’s movements from above. The image above shows wheel tracks left behind by the Zhurong rover.
Continue ReadingA Northrop Grumman Cygnus cargo spacecraft successfully undocked from the International Space Station Tuesday, more than four months after it arrived in orbit. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/cygnus-ng-15-cargo-spacecraft-departs-space-station
Continue ReadingSpaceX postponed the launch of dozens of satellites just seconds before liftoff today (June 29) when a wayward plane crept inside the mission’s safety zone. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-transporter-2-satellites-rideshare-launch-delay
Continue ReadingThere’s an old adage that says there is ‘nothing new under the Sun…’ but that doesn’t apply when it comes to solar eclipse science. Beyond just providing an awesome celestial spectacle, astronomers have often taken advantage of the brief moments afforded by solar totality to explore the Sun and its environs.
Continue ReadingIf some UAP turn out to be extraterrestrial technology, they could be dropping sensors for a subsequent craft to tune into. What if ‘Oumuamua is such a craft? Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/oumuamua-unidentified-aerial-phenomena
Continue ReadingA severe drought going into the summer is setting up the western United States for water rationing and nasty wildfires. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/western-drought-summer-wildfires
Continue ReadingIt’s difficult to do radio astronomy on Earth, and it’s getting harder every day. Our everyday reliance on radio technology means that radio interference is a constant challenge, even in remote areas. And for some wavelengths even the Earth’s atmosphere is a problem, absorbing or scattering radio light so that Earth-based telescopes can’t observe these wavelengths well.
Continue ReadingMartian dust accumulating on the panels of the InSight lander could force the Red Planet mission to end its work within the next 10 months, NASA warned during a recent update. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-mars-insight-lander-dust-problems
Continue ReadingNASA’s Ingenuity helicopter, which landed on Mars with the agency’s Perseverance rover in February, has now completed eight Red Planet flights — and it’s far from done. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-helicopter-ingenuity-keep-flying-months
Continue ReadingSpaceX is still shooting for July for the first orbital flight of its huge Starship Mars rocket, though the company may not meet that target. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-starship-orbital-flight-possible-july-2021
Continue ReadingAfter more than four years of exploring a menagerie of cosmic happenings through gravitational waves, scientists have finally spotted the third expected variety of collision — twice. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/first-black-hole-neutron-star-mergers-detected
Continue ReadingSpaceX is preparing one of its veteran rockets to launch dozens of small satellites into space on Tuesday afternoon (June 29). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-transporter-2-rideshare-falcon9-launch-webcast
Continue ReadingFew cosmic vistas excite the imagination likethe Orion Nebula.Also known asM42,the nebula’s glowing gas surrounds hot young stars at the edge of animmense interstellarmolecular cloud only 1,500 light-years away.The Orion Nebula offers one of the best opportunities to study how stars are born partly because it is the nearest largestar-forming region,but also because the nebula’senergetic stars have blown away obscuring gas and dust clouds that would otherwise block our view - providing an intimate look at a range of ongoing stagesof starbirth and evolution.
Continue ReadingThe U.S. Space Force has a new primer for activities beyond Earth orbit amid increased NASA and international interest in lunar activities. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-force-guidance-for-moon-cislunar-space
Continue ReadingChina’s president made a call to the Tianhe space station module on Wednesday (June 23) to give his support to the Shenzhou 12 astronauts. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-president-calls-space-station-shenzhou-12-astronauts
Continue ReadingThe International Space Station was photographed crossing the disk of the sun just as astronauts Thomas Pesquet and Shane Kimbrough worked outside to install the second Roll-Out Solar Array. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-station-crosses-sun-during-spacewalk-nasa-photos
Continue ReadingThe release of the U.S. government’s highly anticipated UFO report has whipped up a blend of reactions, from UFO groups to individuals in military, academic and scientific circles. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/pentagon-ufo-report-reactions-uap
Continue ReadingNASA is still investigating the computer glitch that has left the Hubble Space Telescope offline after an unsuccessful attempt to turn on its backup computer for the first time in space. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-investigates-hubble-space-telescope-computer-glitch
Continue ReadingAstronomers may have finally discovered convincing evidence of an elusive kind of supernova, called the electron-capture supernova, that may explain the Crab Nebula. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/new-supernova-type-discovery
Continue ReadingLife in the clouds of Venus is impossible due to the extremely low amount of water despite last year’s findings suggesting the presence of organic material. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/venus-clouds-life-not-enough-water
Continue ReadingSpaceX’s latest rocket landing on a drone ship was so smooth that if you blink while watching the video, you could miss the touchdown. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-falcon-9-rocket-landing-video-gps-iii-sv05
Continue ReadingScientists studied the acceleration using high-res radar images, captured by satellites. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/satellite-images-pine-island-glacier-acceleration.html
Continue ReadingThe charm meson could answer why there’s more matter than antimatter in the universe. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/particle-switches-between-matter-antimatter.html
Continue ReadingA new Chinese animated cartoon shows a sample of what the country’s astronauts will experience in space on the new Tiangong space station. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-space-station-life-panda-cartoon
Continue ReadingAfter we dug into the game, we spoke with the creative director to learn more about its inspiration and development. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/observation-space-game-artificial-intelligence
Continue ReadingThree new Lego Star Wars spaceships were released Saturday (June 26) at the first-ever Lego Con. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/new-lego-star-wars-sets-coming-august-2021-lego-con
Continue ReadingChina’s first Mars rover has captured its first sounds of the Red Planet and beamed back stunning views of a drive on the dusty world. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-mars-rover-zhurong-first-sounds-video
Continue ReadingMuch more liquid water may lie beneath Mars’ south pole than scientists had thought — or there may be something going on down there that they don’t fully understand. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-lakes-possible-underground-south-pole
Continue ReadingConditions for the emergence of more complex forms of life as we know it on Earth on exoplanets orbiting stars in the Milky Way seem to be rare, a new study has found. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/life-conditions-alien-planets-photosynthesis-rare
Continue ReadingMost major geological events in Earth’s recent history have clustered in 27.5-million-year intervals — a pattern that scientists are now calling the “pulse of the Earth.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/pulse-of-the-earth
Continue ReadingA gorgeous new image of Westerlund 2 shows a birthplace of new stars in the Milky Way in unprecedented detail. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/westerlund-2-star-bubble
Continue ReadingIt may look like a paper Moon. Sailing past a canvas Sun. But those are not cardboard clouds. And it’s not make believe. The featured picture of an orange colored sky is real – a digital composite of two exposures of the solar eclipse that occurred earlier this month. The first exposure was taken with a regular telescope that captured an overexposed Sun and an underexposed Moon, while the second image was taken with a solar telescope that captured details of the chromosphere of the background Sun.
Continue ReadingTo date, astronomers have confirmed the existence of 4,422 extrasolar planets in 3,280 star systems, with an additional 7,445 candidates awaiting confirmation. Of these, only a small fraction (165) have been terrestrial (aka. rocky) in nature and comparable in size to Earth – i.e., not “Super-Earths.” And even less have been found that are orbiting within their parent star’s circumsolar habitable zone (HZ).
Continue ReadingThe Planetary Society’s crowdfunded solar-sailing CubeSat, LightSail 2, launched on June 25th 2019, and two years later the mission is still going strong. A pioneering technology demonstration of solar sail capability, LightSail 2 uses the gentle push of photons from the Sun to maneuver and adjust its orbital trajectory. Within months of its launch, LightSail 2 had already been declared a success, breaking new ground and expanding the possibilities for future spacecraft propulsion systems.
Continue ReadingGravitational-wave detectors have been a part of astronomy for several years now, and they’ve given us a wealth of information about black holes and what happens when they merge. Gravitational-wave astronomy is still in its infancy, and we are still very limited in the type of gravitational waves we can observe.
Continue ReadingWhat drives auroras on Saturn?To help find out, scientists have sorted through hundreds of infrared images of Saturn taken by the Cassini spacecraft for other purposes, trying to find enough aurora images to correlate changes and make movies.Once made, some movies clearly show that Saturnian auroras can change not only with the angle of the Sun, but also as the planet rotates.
Continue ReadingOn Thursday, June 17th, China took another major step in its ongoing drive to become a superpower in space. Just two months after the core module of the Tiangong space station (literally, “Heavenly Palace”) was sent to orbit, the three astronauts that will be the station’s first crew launched to space.
Continue ReadingDynamite Entertainment is releasing a thrilling new “Barbarella” space fantasy miniseries in July written by Sarah Hoyt and art by Madibek Musabekov. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/barbarella-space-comics-dynamite-series
Continue ReadingAstronomers have tracked 500 fast radio bursts to their locations in the sky, and found they come in two flavors. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/500-fast-radio-bursts-located.html
Continue ReadingWith its Shenzhou 12 mission under way, China is preparing a Shenzhou 13 spacecraft in case of an emergency on its new space station. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-readies-shenzhou-13-for-space-station-emergency
Continue ReadingThese two panels, composed of video frames madewith a safe solar telescope andhydrogen alpha filter,show remarkably sharp details onthe solar diskand giant prominences along the Sun’s edge on June 6 (top) and June 18.Taken from Beijing, China, they also show a transit of theInternational Space Station and China’s newTiangong Space Stationin silhouette against the bright Sun.
Continue ReadingVirgin Galactic says it’s received the Federal Aviation Administration’s go-ahead to fly customers on its SpaceShipTwo rocket plane, marking a significant step in a commercial rollout that could also feature dueling space billionaires. The FAA’s clearance came in the form of an update to Virgin Galactic’s five-year-old commercial space transportation operator license, the company said in a news release.
Continue ReadingThe U.S. government needs some more time to get to the bottom of the UFO mystery. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/us-government-ufo-report-released
Continue ReadingFor centuries, human beings have speculated about the existence of planetary systems (much like our own) orbiting other stars. However, it has only been in the past few decades that scientists have been able to detect and study these distant worlds. To date, astronomers have used various methods to confirm the existence of 4,422 extrasolar planets in 3,280 star systems, with an additional 7,445 candidates awaiting confirmation.
Continue ReadingAfter months of anticipation, U.S. intelligence experts have released a report citing 18 incidents since 2004 in which unidentified flying objects — or unidentified aerial phenomena, to use the Pentagon’s term — appeared to demonstrate breakthrough technologies. The nine-page, unclassified version of the report doesn’t describe the incidents in detail, and doesn’t attribute them to aliens.
Continue ReadingChina’s Shenzhou 12 astronauts will select their meals from more than 120 dishes during their three-month stay in orbit. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-astronauts-space-food-menu-shenzhou-12
Continue ReadingA new visitor is swinging by the solar system: a never-before-observed comet that hails from the Oort Cloud. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/huge-new-comet-orbit-toward-earth
Continue ReadingThe FAA has updated Virgin Galactic’s spaceflight operator license, allowing it to fly paying customers in addition to crewmembers, company representatives announced today (June 25). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/virgin-galactic-faa-operator-license-passengers
Continue ReadingFor the third time in less than two weeks, two astronauts ventured outside of the International Space Station to augment the orbiting outpost’s power system with new solar arrays. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacewalking-astronauts-deploy-second-space-station-solar-array
Continue ReadingEarth is perfectly suited for organic life. It stands to reason then that similar worlds orbiting distant stars might also be rich with life. But proving it will be a challenge. One of the better ways to discover extraterrestrial life will be to study the atmospheres of inhabited exoplanets, but Earth is fairly small for a planet and has a thin atmosphere compared to larger worlds.
Continue ReadingFor over thirty years, the Hubble Space Telescope has been in continuous operation in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and revealing never-before-seen aspects of the Universe. In addition to capturing breathtaking images of our Solar System and discovering extrasolar planets, Hubble also probed the deepest reaches of time and space, causing astrophysicists to revise many of their previously-held theories about the cosmos.
Continue ReadingA new cosmic map showed previously unseen structures connecting galaxies, which could help scientists better model a future collision between the Milky Way and Andromeda. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/artificial-intelligence-models-milky-way-andromeda-collision
Continue ReadingIndestructible tardigrades will be subject to a series of experiments at the International Space Station to reveal how they survive in extreme environments. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/tardigrades-on-space-station-extreme-survival
Continue ReadingΔιαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/usa-today-newspaper-moon-apollo-14-nft
Continue ReadingThis month, lying just above the southern horizon as darkness falls is a bright complex of stars stretching along the southern Milky Way. They include the constellations of Centaurus, Lupus and Crux. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/centaurus-constellations-night-sky-skywatching
Continue ReadingA Neptune-like planet that’s relatively close to Earth may boast clouds containing water vapor. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/water-clouds-may-surround-neptune-size-exoplanet
Continue ReadingThe International Space Station is scheduled to get another power boost today (June 25), and you can watch the solar array deployment live here. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/watch-spacewalking-astronauts-add-space-station-solar-array
Continue ReadingCould a devastating comet impact in Earth’s distant past have forever changed human civilization? Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/comet-impact-neolithic-period-human-civilization
Continue ReadingbluShift Aerospace just hit a major milestone with its first signed purchase order, which means the small company is starting to bring in customer revenues. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/blushift-aerospace-small-launch-purchase-order
Continue ReadingNASA will launch dozens of student experiments to space on a sounding rocket today (June 25), and you can watch it live here. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-orion-sounding-rocket-student-experiments-launch-webcast
Continue ReadingHow far can you see?TheAndromeda Galaxy, 2.5 million light years away, is the most distantobject easily seen by the unaided eye.Other denizens of the night sky, like stars, clusters, and nebulae,are typically hundreds to thousands of light-years distant.That’s far beyond the Solar System but well withinour own Milky Way Galaxy.Also known as M31, the external galaxy posesdirectly above a chimney in this well-planneddeep night skyscapefrom an old mine in southern Portugal.
Continue ReadingIt’s good to remember how little we know about the outer solar system. Humans only really began observing it within the past 100 years, and given the constraints on that observations there are still plenty of things we don’t know about. For example, researchers recently found an object almost the size of a dwarf planet that is inbound to the inner solar system, with an estimated orbital period of over 2 million years, more than six the lifetime of the modern human species.
Continue ReadingUnited Airlines plans to add faster speeds to its passenger airliner fleet, with the help of Boom Supersonic. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/united-airlines-boom-supersonic-passenger-aircraft
Continue ReadingAn enormous, ghostly hand stretches through the depths of space, its wispy fingers pressing against a glowing cloud. It sounds like something out of sci-fi, but it’s quite real. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/giant-space-hand-gas-cloud-new-x-ray-photos
Continue ReadingSpaceX has postponed the launch of its next rideshare mission Transporter-2 to allow more time for rocket checks. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-delays-transporter-2-rideshare-launch
Continue ReadingAlthough the next flight of Boeing’s Starliner capsule won’t carry any astronauts, it will ferry one passenger to and from the International Space Station. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/rosie-the-rocketeer-dummy-boeing-starliner-2nd-flight-photo
Continue ReadingTime to catch up on some long overdue sci-fi, so here’s our handy guide to what’s on. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/best-netflix-sci-fi-movies-shows.html
Continue Reading“Debris” — NBC’s latest original sci-fi offering, which we had high hopes for — has been canceled after just one season, Variety has reported. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/debris-nbc-sci-fi-series-canceled
Continue ReadingThere will be all sorts of risks for any future colonists on Mars, such as extreme weather and temperatures, radiation, and the human physiological problems associated with living in with decreased gravity. But another issue means colonists on Mars will have to be on a constant lookout above their heads. Continue reading “This is why Martian Colonists are Going to Wish They had an Atmosphere Above Them”
Continue ReadingDigital Kerbonauts took one giant leap for space gaming 10 years ago. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/kerbal-space-program-10th-anniversary
Continue ReadingNew over the top emotions, hairdos, and tutorials will make the sequel more entertaining and easier to understand. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/kerbal-space-program-2-new-tutorials-video
Continue ReadingΔιαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/full-strawberry-moon-last-supermoon-2021
Continue ReadingResearchers have detected an earthquake using instruments flying in a balloon above California, and the technology could one day detect quakes on Venus. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/earthquake-detected-by-balloon-venus-implications
Continue ReadingChina’s first-ever Mars rover was on the move earlier this month, imagery by a NASA spacecraft shows. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-mars-rover-zhurong-nasa-hirise-photo
Continue ReadingPlanet Earth is now trapping twice as much heat as it did 14 years ago, according to findings of a new study, which raise concerns about the possible acceleration of climate change. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/earth-trapping-more-heat-energy-imbalance-doubled
Continue ReadingGrand designspiral galaxy Messier 99looks majestic on a truly cosmic scale.This recently processedfull galaxy portraitstretches over 70,000 light-years across M99.The sharp view is a combination of ultraviolet, visible,and infrared image data from the Hubble Space Telescope.About 50 million light-years distant toward the well-groomedconstellation Coma Bernices, the face-on spiral is amember of the nearbyVirgo Galaxy Cluster.
Continue ReadingFlorida-based Space Perspective is opening its ticket window for 20-mile-high balloon flights that provide an astronaut’s-eye view of Earth. The list price for a six-hour trip up into the stratosphere and back is $125,000. Flights are scheduled to begin as soon as late 2024. Space Perspective’s co-CEOs, Taber MacCallum and Jane Poynter, unveiled the outlines of their plan for trips in a balloon-borne capsule called Spaceship Neptune a year ago.
Continue ReadingMay the Force be with you at bedtime with these galactic deals. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-wars-sheets-walmart-deals-for-days-2021
Continue ReadingThe space race of the 1950s and 1960s gets a bizarre twist in the new miniseries “Primordial” from Image Comics. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/primordial-space-race-image-comics-series
Continue ReadingThe European Space Agency has received a record number of applications for its recently closed call for new astronauts with more than 22,000 people applying. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/european-space-agency-record-astronaut-applications
Continue ReadingSpace Perspective is taking seat reservations for its “Spaceship Neptune,” a balloon-borne pressurized capsule designed to carry people about 100,000 feet into the sky. The price: $125,000 apiece. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-perspective-selling-seats-stratosphere-balloon
Continue ReadingAt the beginning of 2020, the red giant star Betelgeuse started to dim significantly. Betelgeuse has been known to vary in brightness, but this one was unusual. It grew much dimmer than usual, and for a longer period. Since Betelgeuse is a star at the end of its life, it led some to speculate that perhaps it would go supernova.
Continue ReadingE.T. could also potentially have detected life on Earth, scientists say. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/finding-planets-that-see-earth-transit
Continue ReadingThe US military has released previously classified photos and films related to unidentified flying object (UFO) sightings, which mostly show something blurry moving strangely. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/odds-alien-spaceship-has-been-spotted
Continue ReadingFortnite’s current UFO-themed season has launched an “extraterrestrial celebration” for the summer and it should be a cosmic blast, Epic Games says. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/fortnite-cosmic-summer-update-chapter-2-season-7
Continue ReadingLockheed Martin has been awarded a $4.9 billion contract to build a triad of missile-warning satellites for the U.S. Space Force. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/lockheed-martin-contract-missile-warning-satellites
Continue ReadingA pair of gas-giant exoplanets was found orbiting a distant sun-like star, thanks to the help of citizen scientists around the world. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/citizen-scientists-discover-two-gas-giant-exoplanets
Continue ReadingIt turns out it’s tricky to troubleshoot a 1980s computer that’s dashing around Earth hundreds of miles over our heads. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/hubble-space-telescope-computer-glitch-nasa-investigation
Continue ReadingIt will be built on a modular design, similar to the International Space Station operated by the United States, Russia, Japan, Canada and the European Space Agency. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-tiangong-space-station
Continue ReadingThe far side of the moon has been getting more popular than a Pink Floyd album lately. A variety of missions are planned to visit the previously overlooked side opposite Earth. Recently NASA announced a few more, including two landers which will measure properties of the Moon’s interior. Continue reading “NASA is Finally Sending a Lunar Lander to the Moon’s far Side”
Continue ReadingOne of the Hubble Space Telescope’s most iconic pictures is now reimagined in Lego form. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/lego-hubble-image-pillars-of-creation
Continue ReadingKrispy Kreme will release a new space-themed doughnut celebrating the June 24 supermoon. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/strawberry-supermoon-krispy-kreme-doughnut
Continue ReadingU.K. startup Arqit expects to launch a worldwide service for sharing unbreakable quantum-encrypted messages using satellites in 2023. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/arqit-quantum-key-distribution-space
Continue ReadingFuture astronauts may not need to worry about moon dust and Mars soil stains, thanks to a new effort by Tide to develop a detergent for use in space. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/tide-laundry-detergent-astronauts-international-space-station
Continue ReadingAstronomers may not know what dark matter is, but they do know that galaxies are supposed to contain a lot of the shadowy, invisible substance. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/hubble-studies-galaxy-missing-dark-matter
Continue ReadingHow do stars form? Most form in giant molecular clouds located in the central disk of a galaxy. The process is started, influenced, and limited by the stellar winds, jets, high energy starlight, and supernova explosions of previously existing stars.The featured video shows these complex interactions as computed by the STARFORGE simulation of a gas cloud 20,000 times the mass of our Sun.
Continue ReadingBattlestar Galactica: The Complete Series” on Blu-ray is now on sale for Prime Day. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/battlestar-galactica-complete-series-prime-day-deals
Continue ReadingIf you’re a Star Trek fan looking to score some sweet merch this Prime Day, these deals are for you. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-trek-prime-day-deals-2021
Continue ReadingEstes’ Nike-X and Mars Ascent Vehicle model rockets are on sale for Prime Day for a summer of rocket launches at home. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/prime-day-estes-model-rocket-deals-for-summer-fun
Continue ReadingThe National Space Society (NSS) will hold its flagship annual event virtually this year, starting on Thursday (June 24) — and you can watch most of it live, for free. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/international-space-development-conference-webcast
Continue ReadingSave nearly 50% on Amazon on these two classic games repurposed for the hit show Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-wars-mandalorian-hasbro-games-prime-day-deals
Continue ReadingAspiring coders will want to move quickly on these space-inspired littleBits Prime Day deals ending Tuesday (June 22). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/littlebits-inventor-kits-prime-day-deals
Continue ReadingBehind the scenes, NASA’s Artemis program relies on Commercial Lunar Payload Services partners to deliver science equipment to the moon. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-selects-moon-science-payloads-commercial-missions
Continue ReadingNebula and Hugo Award-winning writer Martha Wells adds to the “Murderbot Diaries” with “Fugitive Telemetry,” starring the soap opera-loving cyborg named Murderbot. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/martha-wells-murderbot-fugitive-telemetry-interview
Continue ReadingFormer astronaut Pam Melroy was sworn in as NASA deputy administrator on Monday (June 21), four days after being confirmed for the post by the U.S. Senate. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/pam-melroy-sworn-in-nasa-deputy-administrator
Continue ReadingLooking for the perfect beginner’s package for a telescope? The Celestron PowerSeeker 127EQ is on sale now for $132.49 for Amazon Prime Day, a 30% deep discount. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/celestron-powerseeker-127eq-telescope-prime-day-deal
Continue ReadingThe “Moon in My Room” is available until the end of the day today (June 22) at Amazon for 40% off, so be sure to snap it up quickly. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/moon-in-my-room-prime-day-deal
Continue ReadingChirality is a word normally found in biological textbooks that will occasionally pop up in the astronomy community, usually when discussing potential biosignatures. Typically the term is explained by analogy with left and right hands – how the molecules are curved in one specific way or another, similarly to how human hands are formed either as left or right.
Continue ReadingIn the coming years, multiple space agencies will be sending astronauts to the Moon for the first time since the closing days of the Apollo Program. For NASA, this will represent the long-awaited “return to the Moon,” while every other space agency will see it as a tremendous step for their space programs.
Continue ReadingThis device will hook up your telescope to any smartphone, and it’s available on Amazon for $22 less. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/celestron-universal-smartphone-prime-day-deal
Continue ReadingThe NASA Perseverance rover, designed to look for signs of life on Mars, will land in a free June 22 update from the space race game “Mars Horizon,” according to the game’s development team. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-horizon-game-adds-perseverance-rover
Continue ReadingEstes Space Corps Centurion Launch Set, with nearly everything a kid needs to launch rockets, is on sale for 42% off for Prime Day. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/estes-model-rockets-launch-sets-prime-day-deals
Continue ReadingThe researchers created a computer model to predict the ways the planets would scatter, finding that slight tweaks to starting positions lead to vastly different outcomes Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/planets-sent-pinballing
Continue ReadingBack in 2019, the world was treated to the first ever image of a black hole, which was originally captured in 2017. The feat was widely heralded as a leap forward for astrophysics, supporting Einstein’s Theory of Relativity. Now a team led by the Radboud University proposes sending instruments into space to estimate black hole parameters more accurately by an order of magnitude.
Continue ReadingA new nanosat has been quietly snapping over 4500 pictures of the Earth and the sky after its launch on May 15th. Rocketed into orbit on a Falcon 9, the nanosat, known as GEOStare2, actually contains two different telescopes – one focuses on a wide field of view while the other has a much narrower field of view but much higher resolution.
Continue ReadingNASA’s experimental Mars helicopter has now flown eight times on the Red Planet, traveling farther than scientists hoped would be possible. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-helicopter-ingenuity-8th-flight
Continue ReadingA big new sample of fast radio bursts is allowing scientists to ask big-picture questions about the cosmos. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/chime-telescope-fast-radio-burst-catalog
Continue ReadingSatellite parts that melt away during reentry reduce the risk of space debris impacts on Earth, a new video demonstrates. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/plasma-tunnel-melts-satellite-model.html
Continue ReadingThe U.S. government is set to release a UFO report soon, perhaps sometime this week. What will it say? Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/us-government-ufo-report-due-soon
Continue ReadingRoscosmos is looking at ways to send its cosmonauts to the Chinese space station, launching from sites in either Russia or French Guiana. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/russia-cosmonauts-may-visit-china-space-station
Continue ReadingColossal arc of distant galaxies makes astronomers question some of their most cherished principles about the cosmos. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/giant-arc-in-space
Continue ReadingChina’s Chang’e 5 spacecraft returned fresh moon rock samples late last year, but the main science of the mission is still just getting underway. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-moon-rock-chang-e-5-science-update
Continue ReadingHow are jets created during star formation?No one is sure, although recent images of the young star system HD 163296 are quite illuminating.The central star in the featured image is still forming but seen already surrounded by arotating disk and anoutward moving jet.The disk is shown in radio waves taken by the Atacama Large Millimeter Array (ALMA) in Chile, and show gaps likely created by the gravity of very-young planets.
Continue ReadingThis Prime Day, three different at-home toy rockets are on sale for up to 29% off! Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/water-rocket-stomp-rockets-prime-day-deals
Continue ReadingTake part in a huge battle between the Galactic Empire and the Rebel Alliance Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-wars-rebellion-game-prime-day-deal
Continue ReadingThis Airivo northern lights projector will let you look at the aurora borealis in your living space, whenever you want, and it’s on sale for Prime Day. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/airivo-northern-lights-star-projector-prime-day-deal
Continue ReadingThis Prime Day, Ciro has two different kid-friendly, solar-powered robot sets on sale for 20% off. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/ciro-soloar-robot-stem-kits-prime-day-deals
Continue ReadingBuild and settle the galaxy in a board game universe set in the third millennium Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/catan-starfarers-game-prime-day-deal
Continue ReadingSince the Juno spacecraft has been in orbit around Jupiter for nearly five years — since July 4, 2016 — you may have forgotten about that time back in 2013 Juno flew past Earth. The spacecraft needed a little extra boost to reach Jupiter, so it used Earth for a gravity assist.
Continue ReadingAt the heart of most galaxies is a supermassive black hole. These beasts of gravity can play a crucial role in the formation and evolution of their galaxy. But astronomers still don’t fully understand when the influence of black holes becomes significant. Did large black holes form early in the universe, causing galaxies to form around them?
Continue ReadingTwilight Imperium is a sweeping board game that has thrilled space fans for more than 20 years and its 36% off for Prime Day. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/twilight-imperium-prime-day-deal
Continue ReadingFrom erupting volcanoes to launching rockets and fizzing chemical reactions, the Mega Science kits from National Geographic, now on sale for Prime Day, have it all. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/national-geographic-science-kit-prime-day-deal
Continue ReadingWhatever your budget, experience in astronomy or targets that interest you most, there’s a great telescope out there just for you — we’ve rounded up the very best Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/15693-telescopes-beginners-telescope-reviews-buying-guide.html
Continue ReadingThis Baby Yoda night light is 20% off at $15.19 for Amazon’s Prime Day megasale. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/prime-day-baby-yoda-3d-star-wars-lamp
Continue ReadingSnag Celestron’s Nature DX 8x42 binoculars for just $102.99, or 30% off from the regular price of $146.95. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/celestron-nature-dx-binocular-prime-day-deal
Continue ReadingThis exclusive PlayStation 5 game will force you to innovate to survive on a shape-shifting world and it’s 29% off for Prime Day. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/returnal-game-playstation-5-prime-day-deal
Continue ReadingVenus may still be geologically active today, which could mean that Earth’s planetary sibling is a good place for scientists to learn about early Earth and faraway worlds. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/venus-surface-geological-activity-flowing-mantle
Continue ReadingThe United Launch Alliance Atlas V booster that will loft Boeing’s Crew Flight Test mission arrived at Cape Canaveral on Sunday (June 20), making the journey by boat from Decatur, Alabama. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/rocket-boeing-first-crewed-flight-arrives-florida
Continue ReadingYou can recreate Star Wars: The Last Jedi showdown between the Resistance and First Order in Lego form with this 20% off Prime Day deal. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/lego-star-wars-last-jedi-ski-speeder-prime-day-deal
Continue ReadingThe “Jurassic World” dino-wrangler stars in this time-traveling invasion thriller directed by Chris McKay Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/tomorrow-war-chris-pratt-trailer-amazon-studios
Continue ReadingCelestron’s AstroMaster 130EQ telescope is on sale this Amazon Prime Day for $195.99, down 30% from the usual price of $279.96. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/celestron-astromaster-130eq-telescope-prime-day-deal
Continue ReadingNew spacecraft sustainability rating will evaluate satellite missions based on responsible design with respect to protecting the orbital environment from the proliferation of space debris. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-sustainability-rating-tackles-space-junk
Continue ReadingA moonbound ‘manikin’ that will fly on a forthcoming NASA Artemis mission needs a name — and the agency wants your help. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-name-contest-artemis-moon-manikin
Continue ReadingBill Nye’s VR Science Kit for kids is $22 off for Amazon Prime Day 2021, making it a good find for parents of budding scientists. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/bill-nye-vr-science-kit-for-kids-prime-day-deal
Continue ReadingScientists used solar wind to make the first 3D map of the heliosphere, which protects Earth from deadly cosmic radiation. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/heliosphere-map-solar-wind
Continue ReadingSave 45% on Osmo’s Little Genius Starter Kit, a preschool educational game set for kids ages 3 to 5 in this Amazon Prime Day sale. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/osmo-little-genius-starter-kit-prime-day-deal
Continue ReadingAs NASA assembles the final parts for its return to the moon, Lego is ready to launch into classrooms with a learning series themed around the space agency’s Artemis 1 mission. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/lego-education-nasa-build-launch-artemis
Continue ReadingIf you love a fantastic space-themed game, now is the perfect time to snatch up “The Crew,” which is on sale for Amazon Prime Day for 31% off (now $39). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/the-crew-quest-for-planet-nine-card-game-prime-day-deal
Continue ReadingΔιαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/marvel-guardians-of-the-galaxy-video-game-trailer
Continue ReadingThe 1,023 piece model comes with Lego minifigures and is available for $77.99 (but act quickly!) Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/prime-day-lego-star-wars-mandalorian-razor-crest-deal
Continue ReadingThe iconic Lego Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Resistance A Wing Starfighter is 37% off for Prime Day. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/lego-star-wars-rise-of-skywalker-a-wing-starfighter-prime-day-eal
Continue ReadingPhysicists analyzed data from the first ever gravitational waves detected to prove Hawking’s theory, and think that even more could be discovered from studying the ripples in space-time. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/stephen-hawking-black-holes-theory-confirmed
Continue ReadingIt is hard for humans to wrap their heads around the fact that there are galaxies so far away that the light coming from them can be warped in a way that they actually experience a type of time delay. But that is exactly what is happening with extreme forms of gravitational lensing, such as those that give us the beautiful images of Einstein rings.
Continue ReadingRight now you can save 35% on a Amazon Echo Dot device complete with Baby Yoda ears thanks to its Mandalorian The Child Stand for Prime Day. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-wars-mandalorian-amazon-echo-dot--bundle-prime-day-deal
Continue ReadingΔιαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/earth-fifth-ocean-confirmed.html
Continue ReadingScientists have found the earliest known “storm” generated by a supermassive black hole, a discovery that could shed considerable light on the coevolution of galaxies and their central black holes. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/earliest-supermassive-black-hole-storm-discovered
Continue ReadingNASA’s next megarocket, the Space Launch System (SLS) is coming together ahead of its first planned launch later this year. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-artemis-1-sls-moon-rocket-stacked-photos
Continue ReadingInspire others to look up by giving the gift of a telescope or astronomy binoculars. We’ve rounded up some of the best deals Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/38901-celestron-deals-telescopes-binoculars.html
Continue ReadingWhy does this galaxy have such a long tail? In this stunning vista, based on image data from the Hubble Legacy Archive,distant galaxies form a dramatic backdrop for disrupted spiralgalaxy Arp 188, the Tadpole Galaxy.The cosmic tadpole is a mere 420 million light-years distant toward thenorthern constellation of the Dragon (Draco).
Continue ReadingAstronauts Shane Kimbrough and Thomas Pesquet working outside the International Space Station successfully rolled out a new type of solar array Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacewalking-astronauts-roll-out-new-space-station-solar-arrays
Continue ReadingAmazon Prime’s new sci-fi blockbuster “The Tomorrow War” comes out this summer, and you save up to 36% to stream it when you buy an Amazon Fire TV Stick on Prime Day. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/amazon-fire-tv-stick-prime-day-deal
Continue ReadingWriter Steve Orlando and artist Agustin Padilla deliver a rousing sci-fi adventure in IDW’s “Transformers: King Grimlock” miniseries. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/transformers-king-grimlock-idw-comics-miniseries
Continue ReadingThe official start of summer kicks off in the Northern Hemisphere today (June 20) to make Father’s Day the longest day of the year. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/summer-solstice-2021-fathers-day-earth-seasons
Continue ReadingTwo astronauts plan to continue their solar array work after running out of time during a spacewalk last week. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-station-astronauts-2nd-solar-array-spacewalk-webcast
Continue ReadingThe researchers say that they want to use the survey to better understand our own place in the universe. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-nurseries-mapped-alma-radio-telescope
Continue ReadingInternal geological processes on the moon are almost non-existent. However, when it gets smacked by a space rock, its surface can change dramatically. Debris from that impact can also travel over large distances, transplanting material from one impact site hundreds of kilometers away, where it can remain untouched in its inert environment for billions of years.
Continue ReadingIn this week’s edition of new unexplained astronomical phenomena, a team of astronomers led by Dr. Leigh Smith from Cambridge found a star 100 times larger than our sun that nearly disappears from the sky every few decades. They also have no idea why it does so. Continue reading “Astronomers Find a Blinking Star Near the Center of the Milky Way”
Continue ReadingToday the Sun reaches its northernmost point in planet Earth’s sky. Called a solstice, many cultures mark this date as a change of seasons – from spring to summer inEarth’s Northern Hemisphere and from fall towinter in Earth’s Southern Hemisphere. Precisely, the single time of solstice occurs today for some partsof the world, but tomorrow for other regions.
Continue ReadingGabriel Byrne returns to lead humanity’s resurrection in this latest trailer for EPIX’ “War of the Worlds” season 2. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/war-of-the-worlds-tv-series-epix-season-2-trailer
Continue ReadingSpaceX is gearing up for the most ambitious test flight yet of its Starship Mars rocket. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-stacking-starship-super-heavy-rocket
Continue ReadingLucasfilm Ltd. has loaned an actual “Star Wars” X-wing starfighter artifact to the Smithsonian Museum for restoration and display in Washington D.C. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-wars-luke-skywalker-x-wing-smithsonian-museum
Continue ReadingNights grow shorter anddays grow longer as the summer solsticeapproaches in the north.Usually seen at high latitudes in summer months,noctilucent or night shining cloudsbegin to make their appearance. Drifting neartheedge of spaceabout 80 kilometers above the Earth’s surface,these icy clouds were still reflecting the sunlight on June 14.Though the Sun wasbelow the horizon as seennorth of Forrest, Manitoba, Canada,they were caught in a single exposure of a near midnight twilight sky.
Continue ReadingIn November of 2021, the James Webb Space Telescope (JMST) will make its long-awaited journey to space. This next-generation observatory will observe the cosmos using its advanced infrared suite and reveal many never-before-seen things. By 2024, it will be joined the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope (RST), the successor to the Hubble mission that will have 100 times Hubble’s field of view and faster observing time.
Continue ReadingDrones, books, games, toys and more dominate the multispecies Federation universe Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/best-star-trek-gifts
Continue ReadingNASA is commemorating Juneteenth on Saturday (June 19) with a historic view from space. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-juneteenth-2021-galveston-texas-image-space
Continue ReadingThree new space strategy games from Hooded Horse were unveiled at the E3 games expo this week with an exclusive, brand-new trailer. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/e3-trailer-reveals-space-strategy-games
Continue ReadingPlaymobil will apparently release an epic Star Trek USS Enterprise playset from the Original Series in September. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-trek-playmobil-uss-enterprise-ncc-1701-coming-soon
Continue ReadingUSPS released “Sun Science,” a collection of 10 colorful stamps celebrating the study of heliophysics using imagery from NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/usps-sun-science-stamps-first-day
Continue ReadingThe mobile “Star Trek” game “Star Trek Fleet Command” is boldly offering a one-week celebration of Jean-Luc Picard this week. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-trek-fleet-command-captain-picard-day-2021
Continue ReadingThe community ponders about the most important questions in space exploration and interrogates dark matter. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-forums-june-18-2021
Continue ReadingTime to catch up on some long overdue sci-fi, so here’s our handy guide to what’s on. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/best-sci-fi-movies-tv-shows-amazon-prime.html
Continue ReadingAmazon.com’s annual Prime Day megasale begins Monday, June 21, at 3 a.m. EDT (0700 GMT) and will last two days. Here is a roundup of our favorite sale items for space lovers. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/37437-amazon-prime-day-space-deals.html
Continue ReadingTurkey plans to send a rover to the moon by the end of the decade using a domestically built rocket engine that will first fly to the moon in a test mission in 2023. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/turkey-moon-rover-rocket-plans
Continue ReadingYoung stars can release flares more powerful than our sun’s largest on record once a week, according to a massive new analysis of stellar activity. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/massive-stellar-flares-exoplanets-study
Continue ReadingFresh off a nearly $12 million funding round, startup space company Launcher announced a new satellite platform to carry stacks of CubeSats into space. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/launcher-startup-orbiter-platform-cubesat-spacex-launch
Continue ReadingThe rotation of the Milky Way bar has slowed by almost a quarter since its formation. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/dark-matter-slows-milky-way-rotation
Continue ReadingAtmospheric refractionflattened the solar disk and distortedits appearance in this telescopic view of an Atlantic sunriseon June 10.From Belmar, New Jersey on the US east coast,the scene wasrecorded at New Moonduring this season’s annular solar eclipse.The Moon in partial silhouette gives the rising Sunits crescent shape reminding some of the horns of the devil(or maybe a flying canoe …).
Continue ReadingIn October of 2024, NASA’s Artemis Program will return astronauts to the surface of the Moon for the first time since the Apollo Era. In the years and decades that follow, multiple space agencies and commercial partners plan to build the infrastructure that will allow for a long-term human presence on the Moon.
Continue ReadingNASA is working quickly to fix the Hubble Space Telescope after an issue with a 1980s-era computer on board caused the famous orbiting observatory to temporarily shut down. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/hubble-telescope-shutdown-1980s-payload-computer
Continue ReadingThe U.S. Senate confirmed former astronaut Pam Melroy as NASA deputy administrator on Thursday (June 17), about six weeks after doing the same for space agency chief Bill Nelson. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/pam-melroy-confirmed-nasa-deputy-administrator
Continue ReadingWe’ve known for a while about the large-scale structure of the Universe. Galaxies reside in filaments hundreds of millions of light-years long, on a backbone of dark matter. And, where those filaments meet, there are galaxy clusters. Between them are massive voids, where galaxies are sparse. Now a team of astronomers in Germany and their colleagues in China and Estonia have made an intriguing discovery.
Continue ReadingHeavy traffic at the International Space Station has pushed SpaceX’s next crewed launch to the orbiting lab for NASA back a week. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-crew-3-astronaut-launch-delayed-october-31
Continue ReadingFlags, patches and pins representing the diverse history of the U.S. and its space exploration efforts will be on board the second orbital flight test of Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/boeing-starliner-oft-2-flags-coins-pins
Continue ReadingAstronomers may have solved the mystery of Betelgeuse’s bizarre brightness drop. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/betelgeuse-star-weird-dimming-dust-cloud
Continue ReadingSpaceX successfully launched an advanced GPS satellite for the U.S. Space Force and nailed a rocket landing at sea on Thursday (June 17). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-military-gps-iii-sv05-satellite-launch-rocket-landing
Continue ReadingShenzhou 12 docked with Tianhe, the Chinese space station core module, early Thursday morning (June 17), about seven hours after lifting off from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/shenzhou-12-docks-china-space-station-tianhe
Continue ReadingSo far, only the U.S., the Soviet Union/Russia and China have launched humans to Earth orbit. But India aims to join that exclusive club in the next year or two. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/india-human-spaceflight-plans-gaganyaan
Continue ReadingFor a brief moment in time in July 2018, the solar system aligned to show Earth the fully sunlit disk of Pluto, an arrangement that won’t occur again for 161 years. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/pluto-fully-illuminated-observation-suggests-active-surface
Continue ReadingThere are no plans to launch astronauts anytime soon. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-russia-international-lunar-research-station
Continue ReadingA SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch a new GPS navigation satellite for the U.S. military today (June 17) and you can watch it live online. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-gps-iii-sv5-satellite-launch-webcast
Continue ReadingNGC 6888, also known as the Crescent Nebula, is aabout 25 light-years acrossblown by windsfrom its central, bright, massive star.A triumvirate of astroimagers( Joe,Glenn,Russell)created this sharp portraitof the cosmic bubble.Their telescopic collaborationcollected over 30 hours of narrow band image data isolating light from hydrogenand oxygen atoms.The oxygen atoms produce the blue-green hue that seems to enshroudthe detailed folds and filaments.
Continue ReadingThe Shenzhou 12 mission launched Wednesday (June 16) from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, sending three astronauts toward China’s new space station. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-launches-astronauts-space-station-tianhe-shenzhou-12
Continue ReadingTwo astronauts ran out of time on a spacewalk while trying to install new solar arrays the International Space Station. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacewalking-astronauts-space-station-solar-arrays-snags
Continue ReadingA new teaser trailer hints at the upcoming story for “Star Trek: Picard” season 2 has arrived and there’s quite a lot to unpack! Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-trek-picard-season-2-trailer-q-surprises
Continue ReadingChina is looking at the ways of getting astronauts to Mars and back safely and potentially establishing a long-term presence on the Red Planet. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-plans-mars-base-with-astronauts
Continue ReadingBlack holes are the most powerful destructive forces in the universe. They can rip apart a star and scatter its ashes out of the galaxy at nearly the speed of light. But these engines of destruction can also pave the way for new stars to form, as a new study in Nature shows.
Continue ReadingNow’s the time to catch Nova Herculis 2021, before it fades from view. …And then, there were two. Fresh off of the eruption of Nova Cassiopeiae 2021 early this year, another galactic nova made itself known earlier this past weekend, as a ‘new star’ or nova flirted with naked eye visibility in the constellation Hercules the Hero on its border with Aquila the Eagle.
Continue ReadingApple has released the first trailer and release date for it’s new science fiction thriller series called “Invasion.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/invasion-apple-tv-series-trailer
Continue ReadingHere’s how we might stop the flow of time. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/can-time-stop
Continue ReadingRocket Lab has been awarded a contract to design the twin spacecraft for NASA’s potential ESCAPADE Mars mission. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/rocket-lab-mars-spacecraft-escapade-mission
Continue ReadingThe Shenzhou-12 mission is scheduled to lift off tonight (June 16) from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China at 9:22 p.m. EDT (0122 GMT on June 17). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-launching-shenzhou-12-astronauts-to-space-station
Continue ReadingJoin astronaut Terry Virts as he discusses what matters on planet Earth with a range of interesting guests Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/astronaut-terry-virts-down-to-earth-podcast
Continue ReadingAstronauts working hundreds of miles above Earth will install a new solar array on the International Space Station today (June 16) — and you can watch all the action live. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-station-expedition-64-solar-array-spacewalk-webcast
Continue ReadingIf Scorpius looked this good to the unaided eye, humans might remember it better. Scorpius more typically appears as a few bright stars in a well-known but rarely pointed out zodiacal constellation.To get a spectacular image like this, though, one needs a good camera, a dark sky, and some sophisticated image processing.
Continue ReadingMuch like Dark Matter and Dark Energy, Fast Radio Burst (FRBs) are one of those crazy cosmic phenomena that continue to mystify astronomers. These incredibly bright flashes register only in the radio band of the electromagnetic spectrum, occur suddenly, and last only a few milliseconds before vanishing without a trace. As a result, observing them with a radio telescope is rather challenging and requires extremely precise timing.
Continue ReadingVladimir Shatalov, a Soviet-era cosmonaut who achieved the first-ever docking between two crewed spacecraft, has died at the age of 93. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/cosmonaut-vladimir-shatalov-obituary
Continue ReadingBrazil has signed on to the NASA-led Artemis Accords initiative to explore the moon responsibly. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/brazil-signs-artemis-accords-moon-exploration
Continue ReadingFlying isn’t easy to do these days amid the pandemic, but one group of passengers got to see a rocket launch from the air last month as an unexpected reward for their efforts. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/atlas-v-rocket-launch-airplane-video
Continue ReadingNASA’s Space Launch System is now lifting off from the cereal aisle in grocery stores. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/galactic-lucky-charms-nasa-artemis
Continue ReadingLaying on a grassy field staring at the cloud formations in the sky and coming up with harebrained ideas about their shapes is a common feature in childhood summers – at least as they’re portrayed in media. Someday that image might translate to a child laying on a sandy or rocky outcropping, looking up at the sky seeing iridescent, shimmering clouds in the sky.
Continue ReadingOne of the best things about that universe is that there is so much to it. If you look hard enough, you can most likely find any combination of astronomical events happening. Not long ago we reported on research that found 7 separate instances of three galaxies colliding with one another.
Continue ReadingOn July 20th,, Blue Origin will conduct the first crewed launch of their New Shepard rocket, the reusable launch vehicle that will send small payloads and customers to space. In addition to Jeff Bezos and his brother Mark, the company announced that one of the seats was being left open for auction.
Continue ReadingRecord-breaking astronaut Peggy Whitson will return to space to command a commercial mission for Texas-based Axiom Space, three years after her retirement from NASA in 2018. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/peggy-whitson-nasa-astronaut-axiom-spaceflight
Continue ReadingThe western world’s most advanced economies have agreed to take action against space debris at the G-7 Leaders’ Summit in Cornwall, U.K. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/g7-nations-commit-to-fight-space-debris
Continue ReadingNASA has approved the Near-Earth Object Surveyor space telescope to move into “preliminary design,” its next phase of development on the road to a planned liftoff in 2026. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-asteroid-hunting-satellite-neo-surveyor-milestone
Continue ReadingNASA is looking for proposals for two new commercial astronaut missions to begin as soon as 2022 as the agency works to make space more accessible. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-proposals-two-new-private-astronaut-missions
Continue ReadingA Minotaur 1 rocket blasted off from the Eastern Shore of Virginia Tuesday morning (June 15), heading to orbit with three secret spacecraft for the U.S. government’s spy satellite agency. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/minotaur-1-rocket-launches-nrol-111-spy-satellites
Continue ReadingIt will take until at least 2080 before women make up just one-third of Australia’s professional astronomers. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/how-astronomy-is-failing-female-scientists
Continue ReadingThe first look at the beloved space video game’s sequel is a bit cheeky. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/the-outer-worlds-2-video-game-sequel-E3-trailer
Continue ReadingIt’s always a good sign when astronomers are blunt about the degree to which some observations have puzzled them. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/strange-large-blinking-star-discovery
Continue ReadingThere’s a new rover on Mars.In mid-May, China’s Tianwen-1 mission delivered the Zhurong rover onto the red planet. As Mars means Planet of Fire in Chinese, the Zhurong rover’s name means, roughly, God of Fire in Chinese mythology. Zhurong landed in northern Utopia Planitia, the largest known impact basin in the Solar System, and an area reported to have much underground ice.
Continue ReadingHow much energy can be created at one time without losing control? Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/how-much-energy-can-be-created-at-once.html
Continue ReadingA recent study claims to have found evidence for mushroom-like life forms on the surface of Mars. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/unproven-claims-that-alien-life-exists
Continue ReadingTESS (Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite) has found a new planet, and the discovery of this sub-Neptune exoplanet has scientists excited about atmospheres. The combination of the planet’s size, its thick atmosphere, and its orbit around a small M-class star close to Earth provides researchers with an opportunity to learn more about exoplanet atmospheres.
Continue ReadingHalo Infinite will include a multiplayer battle mode when it launches over the 2021 holiday season, the games E3 2021 trailer reveals. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/halo-infinite-multiplayer-battle-mode-e3-trailer
Continue ReadingNorthrop Grumman is set to launch a Minotaur 1 rocket early Tuesday morning (June 15), and you can watch the action live online. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/minotaur-1-rocket-nrol-111-launch-webcast
Continue ReadingColin Farrell and Lili-Rose Depp discuss the spaceship’s set design for this harrowing, hormone-fueled sci-fi thriller. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/voyagers-space-thriller-featurette-clip
Continue ReadingChina launched four new satellites into orbit on Thursday (June 10), including a commercial satellite for tracking near-Earth asteroids. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-launches-commercial-asteroid-hunting-satellite
Continue ReadingTendrils of galaxies up to hundreds of millions of light-years long may be the largest spinning objects in the universe, a new study finds. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/largest-spinning-structures-universe-discovered
Continue ReadingSerenity’s crew embarks on a life-saving mission to the Alliance’s frozen planet of Atata. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/firefly-life-signs-novel
Continue ReadingThe world’s first satellite made partially of wood is set to launch to space later this year. It will test how well the sustainable material deals with the harsh environment of space. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/first-wooden-satellite-will-launch-in-2021
Continue Reading“Avatar” will get the chance to explore the movie’s lush moon Pandora for themselves in Ubisoft’s new game “Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/avatar-frontiers-of-pandora-game-first-trailer
Continue ReadingIt’s been 30 years since NASA last visited Venus, with the Magellan orbiter in 1990. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-rejected-missions-to-jupiter-neptune-moons
Continue ReadingSpeaking on the BBC show ‘Panorama,’ Microsoft’s Brad Smith warned that unless checks are put in place, artificial intelligence could lead to a dystopian future Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/orwellian-artifical-intelligence-future
Continue ReadingEarth’s middle layer is chunky, like peanuts in a sea of caramel. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/earth-mantle-transition-zone-stuck-slab
Continue ReadingWhat does the largest moon in the Solar System look like? Jupiter’s moon Ganymede, larger than even Mercury and Pluto, has an icy surface speckled with bright young craters overlying a mixture of older, darker, more cratered terrain laced with grooves and ridges. The cause of the grooved terrain remains a topic of research, with a leading hypothesis relating it to shifting ice plates.
Continue ReadingAsteroid 16 Psyche, often sensationally dubbed the 10,000 quadrillion dollar asteroid due to its composition of valuable metals, may not be entirely what it seems. A new paper out of the University of Arizona suggests that the asteroid is possibly more porous, and less metallic, than previous studies indicated. It still certainly has a mostly metallic structure, but its composition is more complex – and that’s good news.
Continue ReadingBethesda Game Studios announced the release date Sunday (June 13) for its epic new space-based adventure game “Starfield.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/starfield-space-game-first-trailer
Continue ReadingAuthor’s note – this article was written with Dr. Vincent Kofman, a scientist at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC), and the lead author on the research it discusses. Thousands of exoplanets have been discovered in the recent decades. Planet hunters like TESS and Kepler, as well as numerous ground-based efforts, have pushed the field and we are starting to get a total number of planets that will allow us to perform effective statistical analysis on some of them.
Continue ReadingScientists seem to have come up with a new parlor game – how many ways can we potentially detect exoplanets? The two most common methods, the transit method and the Doppler method, each have their own problems. Alternative methods are starting to sprout up, and a new one was recently proposed by Jacob Nibauer, an undergraduate student in the University of Pennsylvania’s Department of Physics and Astronomy.
Continue ReadingGiven all of the news surrounding the landing and first few months of operation of the Perseverance rover on Mars, it might be surprising that its actual science mission hasn’t even started yet. That changed on June 1st when the rover officially kicked off its first science mission by leaving its landing site.
Continue ReadingA Northrop Grumman rocket successfully launched a secretive Space Force satellite for “space domain awareness” on Sunday (June 13). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-force-tacrl-2-satellite-launches-on-northrop-grumman-pegasus-rocket
Continue ReadingNew seismic models show that Earth’s inner core may be growing faster in the east than in the west, creating a ‘lopsided’ pattern at the center of our planet. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/earth-inner-core-lopsided-crystal-growth
Continue ReadingPhysicists used optical tweezers to capture their gas clouds. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/physicists-harness-atomic-dark-state
Continue ReadingFrench soccer sensation, Kylian Mbappé could hardly contain his excitement as he became the first soccer player to chat with someone in outer space this month. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/soccer-star-kylian-mbappe-calls-space-station-astronaut
Continue ReadingIs that a cloud or an alien spaceship? It’s an unusual and sometimes dangerous type of thunderstorm cloud called a supercell.Supercells may spawn damaging tornados, hail, downbursts of air, or drenching rain. Or they may just look impressive.A supercell harbors a mesocyclone – a rising column of air surrounded by drafts of falling air.
Continue ReadingThey say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, and that competition is a great way to foster progress and innovation. If these truisms are to be believed, then the NewSpace industry is destined to benefit from the presence of Relativity Space, a commercial space company based in Los Angeles. At the same time, SpaceX founder Elon Musk should be flattered that Tim Ellis and Jordan Noone (founders of Relativity Space) are following his example.
Continue ReadingExploration of ocean worlds has become a hot topic of late, primarily due to their role as a potential harbor for alien life. Moons that have confirmed subsurface oceans garner much of the attention, such as Enceladus and Europa. But they may not be the only ones. Uranus’ larger moons – Miranda, Ariel, and Umbriel could potentially also have subsurface oceans even farther out into the solar system.
Continue ReadingIt’s an exciting time to be a Venus watcher. Our sister planet, which has been the target of only one mission since the 1980s, is now the focus of not one, not two, but three missions from NASA and ESA. Combined, they promise to give the closest look ever at the Morning Star, and some of the processes that might have made such a similar world so different from our own.
Continue ReadingWith a high bid of $28 million, an unnamed individual has won the chance to join the richest person on Earth on a flight into space. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/blue-origin-new-shepard-seat-auction
Continue ReadingType Ia supernovae are an important tool for modern astronomy. They are thought to occur when a white dwarf star captures mass beyond the Chandrasekhar limit, triggering a cataclysmic explosion. Because that limit is the same for all white dwarfs, Type Ia supernovae all have about the same maximum brightness. Thus, they can be used as standard candles to determine galactic distances.
Continue ReadingSatellites will fall out of orbit and crash land in Verdansk in season four of Call of Duty Warzone. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/call-of-duty-warzone-season-four-satellite-crash
Continue ReadingThe Dark Energy Survey just released its most comprehensive results. But did they really prove Einstein wrong? Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/dark-energy-survey-einstein
Continue ReadingYou can watch live this Saturday (June 12) as people all over the world bid for the chance to go to space with Amazon founder and billionaire Jeff Bezos. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/blue-origin-new-shepard-seat-auction-webcast
Continue ReadingThis week, the community gets chatty in response to some of this week’s coverage and we take on a solar quiz! Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-forums-june-11-2021
Continue ReadingEclipses tend to come in pairs.Twice a year, during an eclipse season that lastsabout 34 days,Sun, Moon, and Earth can nearly align.Then the full and newphases of the Moonseparated by just over 14 days create a lunar and a solar eclipse.Often partial eclipses are part of any eclipse season.But sometimes the alignment at both new moon and full moonphases during a single eclipse season is close enoughto produce a pair of both total (or a total and an annular)lunar and solar eclipses.
Continue ReadingChina’s Mars rover Zhurong used a tiny camera to snap a self portrait of itself with its lander on the Red Planet. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-mars-rover-zhurong-lander-selfie-photos
Continue ReadingIn 1181 CE, Chinese and Japanese astronomers noticed a “guest star” as bright as Saturn briefly appearing in their night sky. In the thousand years since, astronomers have not been able to pinpoint the origins of that event. New observations have revealed that the “guest star” was a supernova, and a strange one at that.
Continue ReadingThe search for life on exoplanets takes a fairly conservative approach. It focuses on life that is similar to that of Earth. Sure, it’s quite possible that life comes in many exotic forms, and scientists have speculated about all the strange forms life might take, but the simple fact is that Earth life is the only form we currently understand.
Continue ReadingΔιαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-pups-born-frozen-mouse-sperm
Continue ReadingVenus and the moon will shine bright together in the night sky tonight (June 11)! Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/venus-moon-conjunction-june-2021-skywatching
Continue ReadingThe Chinese Tianwen-1 lander and Zhurong rover are being watched, both from Mars’ orbit and from the surface! The Chinese Space Agency today released a series of photos, including a family portrait of the rover and lander taken by a wireless remote camera. And just look at that cute rover face!
Continue ReadingA space shuttle simulator has returned to NASA’s Johnson Space Center almost a decade after it was last “flown.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-shuttle-simulator-returns-nasa-jsc
Continue ReadingMore than 50 years after it provided the communications link between Houston and the moon, Collins Aerospace is again helping connect “Space City” with the future of U.S. activities in space. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/collins-aerospace-nasa-life-support-houston-spaceport
Continue ReadingThe HiRISE camera aboard NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter snapped a shot of China’s first-ever Red Planet rover, called Zhurong, on June 6, about three weeks after the wheeled robot touched down. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-mars-rover-spotted-from-space-nasa-photo
Continue ReadingOn June 10 a New Moonpassed in front of the Sun.In silhouette only two days afterreaching apogee,the most distant point in its elliptical orbit,the Moon’s small apparent size helped create an annular solar eclipse.The brief but spectacular annular phase of the eclipseshows a bright solar disk as a ring of firewhen viewed along its narrow, northerly shadow track across planetEarth.
Continue ReadingIn 2016, Russian-American billionaire Yuri Milner founded Breakthrough Initiatives, a non-profit organization dedicated to investigating some of the most enduring mysteries of the Universe. Chief among their scientific efforts is Breakthrough Starshot, a proof-of-concept prototype that combines a lightsail, a nanocraft, and directed energy (aka. laser) propulsion to create a spacecraft capable of reaching the nearest star (Alpha Centauri) in our lifetimes.
Continue ReadingChina is getting ready to send three taikonauts to its new space station core module, although we don’t yet know when it will happen and who will go. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-rolls-out-rocket-crewed-shenzhou-12-mission
Continue ReadingA satellite captured the moon casting its shadow on Earth during the annular solar eclipse early Thursday (June 10) morning. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/ring-of-fire-solar-eclipse-2021-satellite-photo
Continue ReadingThis is our Great Question: How did life begin on Earth? Anyone who says they have the answer is telling tall tales. We just don’t know yet. While a definitive answer may be a long way off—or may never be found—there are some clever ways to nibble at the edges of that Great Question.
Continue ReadingVenus scientists have long complained that their target wasn’t getting its due in robotic investigators. Now, a third new mission to Earth’s mysterious twin has been announced in just over a week. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/esa-announces-envision-venus-mission
Continue ReadingScientists have successfully grown liver tissue capable of functioning for 30 days in the lab as part of NASA’s Vascular Tissue Challenge. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-vascular-tissue-challenge-winners-announced
Continue ReadingPeople across the northern hemisphere looked up today – taking the correct precautions, of course – and were treated to a partial solar eclipse. The partial eclipse covered a region thousands of kilometres wide across most of Europe, northern Asia and northeastern North America. An annular or “ring of fire” solar eclipse was visible to some parts of Greenland, Northern Russia, and Canada.
Continue ReadingUsing a new observatory, a team of Chinese astronomers have found over a dozen sources of ultra-high energy cosmic rays. And those sources aren’t from some distant, exotic corner of the cosmos. They come from our own backyard. Continue reading “Astronomers Have Tracked Down the Source of High Energy Cosmic Rays to Regions Within the Milky Way Itself”
Continue ReadingScientists have discovered how electrons gain enough energy to cause phenomenal auroral displays. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/aurora-origin-mystery-solved-by-electrons
Continue Readingponsored Xplora, maker of Europe’s leading smartwatch for kids, is challenging kids to walk to Mars and win awesome prizes! Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/news/challenge-your-kid-to-walk-to-mars-with-x5-play
Continue ReadingThe “ring of fire” solar eclipse was observable from northern latitudes of Europe and America today, but clouds ruined the show for some. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/ring-of-fire-solar-eclipse-2021-thrills-stargazers
Continue ReadingMost of the U.S. missed out on the “ring of fire” piece of Thursday’s solar eclipse, but parts of the East Coast caught a stunning sunrise partial eclipse to make up for it. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/sunrise-solar-eclipse-2021-nasa-photos
Continue ReadingNASA’s Perseverance Mars rover has kicked off its highly anticipated science campaign with a Red Planet road trip. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-perseverance-rover-hits-mars-science-road
Continue ReadingWant to see a ring around the Sun?It’s easy to doin daytime skies around the world.Created by randomly oriented ice crystals in thin high cirrus clouds,circular 22 degree halos are visible much more often than rainbows.This one wascaptured by smart phonephotographyon May 29 near Rome, Italy.Carefullyblocking the Sun,for example with a finger tip,is usually all that it takes to revealthe common bright halo ring.
Continue ReadingIn recent years, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has watched his commercial space company, Blue Origin, lose ground to the competition. While SpaceX has progressed by leaps and bounds towards realizing regular launches to the Moon and Mars (with the fully-reusable Starship), Blue Origin has been stuck in development hell with its launch vehicles.
Continue ReadingFind maps, diagrams and animations of the “ring of fire” solar eclipse on June 10, 2021. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/annular-solar-eclipse-june-2021-photos
Continue ReadingBetween now and the end of this decade, multiple space agencies plan to send astronauts to the Moon for the first time since the Apollo Era. But whereas Apollo was a “footprints and flags” affair, the current proposals for lunar exploration call for the creation of infrastructure that allow for a sustained human presence there.
Continue ReadingThe U.S. Senate passed a bill that would allocate nearly $250 billion to American scientific and technical research — including $10 billion for NASA to fund private crewed moon landers. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/senate-passes-funding-bill-nasa-moon-landers
Continue ReadingThe kind of solar eclipses usually portrayed in films are total solar eclipses — a reasonably rare event. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/four-ways-to-enjoy-a-solar-eclipse
Continue ReadingOn Thursday morning (June 10) much of North America will see the moon block some portion of the sun during the first solar eclipse of the year — weather permitting, of course. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/ring-of-fire-solar-eclipse-weather-forecast-june-2021
Continue ReadingScientists have found the unmistakable presence of certain isotopes in an iron meteorite. Since these meteorites are thought to leftover bits of planetary cores, similar isotopes must be in the Earth’s own core. And the only place to get those isotopes is from the solar wind. Continue reading “There are Particles of 4.
Continue ReadingIn a new report, Pentagon officials claim they lack evidence that UFOs are from worlds other than Earth. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/ufos-not-alien-spacecraft-pentagon-report
Continue ReadingNASA is about to announce the winners of its latest Centennial Challenge to grow human tissue in a lab, and you can watch the action live online. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-lab-grown-human-tissue-contest-webcast
Continue ReadingAstronauts at the International Space Station got some spectacular views of May’s lunar eclipse from orbit. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/super-flower-blood-moon-2021-space-station-photos
Continue ReadingA British company plans to build the world’s largest swimming pool as part of a center that will house facilities for commercial astronaut training and the development of underwater robots. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/worlds-deepest-swimming-pool-astronaut-training
Continue ReadingWell, hello there old friend! This week the Juno mission to the Jupiter system made the first close flyby of Jupiter’s giant moon Ganymede, and as you might guess, the images are spectacular. This is the first time we’ve seen a close-up view of the Solar System’s largest moon since the Galileo mission 20 years ago.
Continue ReadingGlavkosmos, the marketing and management arm of the Russian federal space agency Roscosmos, is inviting folks to buy a trip to the International Space Station aboard a Soyuz spacecraft. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/russia-roscosmos-tourism-trips-space-station
Continue ReadingThe photos from a historic flyby of Ganymede, the solar system’s largest moon, are starting to roll in. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/jupiter-moon-ganymede-juno-flyby-1st-photos
Continue ReadingIngenuity took to the Martian skies again on Sunday (June 6), making its first sortie since battling through an in-flight anomaly on May 22. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-helicopter-ingenuity-aces-seventh-flight
Continue ReadingThe “ring of fire” solar eclipse is coming up Thursday (June 10) and here’s when you can watch it. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/ring-of-fire-solar-eclipse-june-2021-what-time
Continue ReadingWatch an upcoming solar eclipse indirectly with this home-made viewer. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/solar-eclipse-viewer-photo-tutorial
Continue ReadingAn incredible explosion on the sun is helping scientists uncover new information about what causes powerful solar eruptions and how we might be able to better predict them in the future. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/sun-solar-eruption-explosion-missing-link
Continue ReadingThis moon appears multiply strange. This moon was a full moon, specifically called a Flower Moon at this time of the year. But that didn’t make it strange – full moons occur once a month (moon-th). This moon was a supermoon, meaning that it reached its full phase near its closest approach to the Earth in its slightly elliptical orbit.
Continue ReadingAstronomers recently caught a supermassive black hole gulp down a star. It flared in exactly the same way as its smaller cousins do when those black holes have a snack. It just took longer and was a million times brighter. Continue reading “Whether They’re Stellar-Mass or Supermassive, Black Holes Behave Pretty Much the Same Way”
Continue Reading“Superman” and possibly “Star Trek” are among the franchises uniting to stop the aliens from taking over the iconic island. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/fortnite-chapter-2-season-7-ufos
Continue ReadingWalk into any modern hospital, and you’ll find a medical imaging department. Medical imaging uses x-rays, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and other arcane-sounding methods like positron emission tomography (PET) to image the body’s interior for analysis and diagnosis. To a non-specialist, these techniques can sound almost otherwordly. But in one way or another, these technologies rely on natural phenomena, including radiation, to do their thing.
Continue ReadingPeople across the Northern Hemisphere will be able to spot a “ring of fire” in the sky as an annular solar eclipse moves across our planet this Thursday (June 10). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/ring-of-fire-annular-solar-eclipse-2021-death-star
Continue ReadingIf you’d like to “bake” a universe, you need two essential ingredients and one optional ingredient. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/how-to-make-a-universe
Continue ReadingFor the first time astronomers have observed waves of magnetic energy, known as Alfvén waves, in the photosphere of the sun. This discovery may help explain why the solar corona is so much hotter than the surface. Continue reading “Astronomers Confirm the Existence of Magnetic Waves in the Sun’s Photosphere”
Continue ReadingRelativity Space revealed details of Terran R, a new two-stage rocket that’s key to the Southern California startup’s bold off-Earth goals, which include helping humanity get a foothold on Mars. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/relativity-space-reusable-terran-r-rocket
Continue ReadingRussia’s space chief is threatening to leave the International Space Station program in 2025 unless the United States lifts sanctions against the Russian space sector. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/russia-threatens-leave-international-space-station-program
Continue ReadingUnited Launch Alliance (ULA)‘s next Atlas V launch will have to wait a little longer as the liftoff has been delayed, the company announced Friday (June 5). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/atlas-v-rocket-stp-3-space-force-launch-delay
Continue ReadingIf you can’t catch the next solar eclipse in person, there are several places where you can watch the event live. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/ring-of-fire-solar-eclipse-webcasts-june-2021
Continue ReadingThe sunrise eclipse on Thursday (June 10) will bring a striking image of a crescent sun rising in the east-northeast. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/sunrise-ring-of-fire-solar-eclipse-june-2021
Continue ReadingBoulders on asteroids can be three-quarters hollow or more, a discovery that could help yield insights on the way in which Earth and other planets formed, a new study finds. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/asteroid-ryugu-porous-planetesimals
Continue ReadingWhat do you see in the clouds of Jupiter?On the largest scale, circling the planet, Jupiter has alternating light zones and reddish-brown belts.Rising zone gas, mostly hydrogen and helium, usually swirls around regions of high pressure.Conversely, falling belt gas usually whirls around regions of low pressure, like cyclones and hurricanes on Earth.
Continue ReadingPlanets form from the accumulation of countless grains of dust swirling around young stars. New computer simulations have found that planets begin forming earlier than previously thought, when a planet’s star hasn’t even finished forming yet. Continue reading “Planets may Start Forming Before the Star is Even Finished” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.
Continue ReadingA NASA spacecraft made the closest flyby of Jupiter’s largest moon in 21 years on Monday (June 7). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/juno-mission-flyby-jupiter-moon-ganymede-recap
Continue ReadingAstra announced on Monday (June 7) that it’s acquiring Apollo Fusion, a company that builds electric-propulsion spacecraft engines. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/astra-acquiring-propulsion-company-apollo-fusion
Continue ReadingThere is a cloud of debris surrounding our solar system. It’s known as the Oort cloud, and it is the source of most of the comets in our solar system. It was first proposed by Jan Oort, as a way to explain why there were so many long-period comets, and why they can appear from almost any direction.
Continue ReadingWhy are black holes so alluring? You could cite plenty of reasons: They’re matter-gobbling monsters, making them the perfect plot device for a Disney movie. They warp spacetime, demonstrating weird implications of general relativity. They’re so massive that inside a boundary known as the event horizon, nothing — not even light — can escape its gravitational grip.
Continue ReadingBoston-based firm RR Auction is vetting the people bidding to fly to space this summer on Blue Origin’s New Shepard suborbital vehicle. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/blue-origin-new-shepard-auction-vetting
Continue ReadingIn 1990, the field of astronomy was forever changed with the launch of the Hubble Space Telescope. While it was not the first space observatory, its unprecedented resolution and versatility allowed for the deepest and most detailed images of the Universe ever taken. The latest image to be released by the mission features the spiral galaxy NGC 691, which was captured in amazing detail by Hubble’s Wide Field Camera 3 (WFC3).
Continue ReadingTo trigger star formation, you need to compress a lot of gas into not a lot of volume. To make a lot of stars at once, you need to really pack it in. Until now, astronomers haven’t been sure how to pull this off. But a collection of 20 papers outlines how to do it: make giant clouds of gas crash into each other.
Continue ReadingThe Amazon.com and Blue Origin founder announced on Instagram that he and his brother would fly on the New Shepard vehicle’s first crewed flight, scheduled for July 20. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/jeff-bezos-blue-origin-first-passenger-spaceflight
Continue ReadingThe U.S. Air Force has launched a Rocket Cargo program to study the use of commercial spacecraft to ship supplies around the world. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/air-force-rocket-cargo-vanguard-commercial-rockets
Continue ReadingChemicals produced by re-entering megaconstellation satellites will likely alter the Earth’s upper atmosphere and damage the protective ozone layer. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/starlink-satellite-reentry-ozone-depletion-atmosphere
Continue ReadingWe may be witnessing the start of a bona fide Venus exploration campaign. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/venus-exploration-campaign-nasa-missions
Continue ReadingWhat’s that new spot of light in Cassiopeia?A nova. Although novas occur frequently throughout the universe, this nova, known as Nova Cas 2021 or V1405 Cas, became so unusually bright in the skies of Earth last month that it was visible to the unaided eye. Nova Cas 2021 first brightened in mid-March but then, unexpectedly,became even brighter in mid-May and remained quite bright for about a week.
Continue ReadingIn 1960, the first survey dedicated to the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI) was mounted at the Green Bank Observatory in West Virginia. This was Project Ozma, which was the brainchild of famed astronomer and SETI pioneer Frank Drake (for whom the Drake Equation is named). Since then, the collective efforts to find evidence of life beyond Earth have coalesced to create a new field of study known as astrobiology.
Continue ReadingNASA’s Juno mission is set for a close encounter with the Solar System’s largest moon, Ganymede, on Monday. This will be the first flyby of the icy world since the Galileo and Cassini spacecraft jointly observed the moon in 2000. New Horizons also got a quick snap of Ganymede as it slingshotted around Jupiter on its way out to Pluto in 2007, but from a distance of 3.
Continue ReadingIDW Publishing revisits the Mirror Universe for a major event series featuring the charismatic “Star Trek: The Next Generation” captain and his crew. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-trek-mirror-universe-idw-comics-event
Continue ReadingThe 2021 Atlantic hurricane season has officially begun, and it’s expected to bring a higher-than-average number of storms in the months ahead. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/hurricane-season-2021-has-begun
Continue ReadingThe biggest moon in the solar system is about to get much bigger for Juno. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/juno-mission-flyby-jupiter-moon-ganymede
Continue ReadingSpaceX launched a veteran Falcon 9 rocket on its third trip to space Sunday (June 6) to carry a massive radio satellite into orbit for Sirius XM. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-sirius-xm-sxm-8-rocket-launch-landing-success
Continue ReadingYes, but have you ever seen a sunrise like this? Here, after initial cloudiness, the Sun appeared to rise in two pieces and during partial eclipse, causing the photographer to describe it as the most stunning sunrise of his life. The dark circle near the top of the atmospherically-reddened Sun is the Moon – but so is the dark peak just below it.
Continue ReadingIs there an alien civilization next door? It’s…possible(ish). In late 2020, we discovered a signal from the direction of Proxima Centauri (not necessarily from Proxima Centauri), our closest neighbour star. Named BLC- 1 by project Break Through Listen, the signal is still being analyzed to ensure it isn’t simply an echo of our own civilization – typically what they turn out to be.
Continue ReadingIngenuity’s handlers are prepping the little chopper for its seventh Martian flight, which will take place no earlier than Sunday (June 6). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-helicopter-ingenuity-7th-flight-plan
Continue ReadingKellie Gerardi, citizen scientists and STEM influencer, will fly in space. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/virgin-galactic-flight-kellie-gerardi-astronaut
Continue ReadingNASA chief Bill Nelson told CNN that he has asked agency researchers to look into the spate of UFO sightings that U.S. Navy pilots have reported over the past two decades. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-investigating-ufos-bill-nelson
Continue ReadingSpaceX Dragon cargo ship arrived at the International Space Station today (June 5) to deliver new solar arrays and tons of fresh NASA supplies. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-dragon-crs-22-cargo-ship-docks-at-space-station
Continue ReadingAs part of a new fundraising initiative benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, you can now create your own “crew” for the upcoming Inspiration4 mission to Earth orbit. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/inspiration4-spacex-crews-fundraising-st-jude
Continue ReadingSpaceX will launch a broadband satellite for Sirius-XM early Sunday (June 6) and you can watch the action live online. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-sirius-sxm-8-satellite-launch-webcast
Continue ReadingThe weathered and layered face ofMount Mercou looms in the foregroundof this mosaic from the Curiosity Mars rover’s Mast Camera.Made up of 21 individual images the scene was recordedjust after sunset on March 19, the 3,063rd martian day of Curiosity’son going exploration of the Red Planet.In themartian twilight high altitude cloudsstill shine above, reflecting the light from the Sun below the local horizonlike thenoctilucent clouds of planet Earth.
Continue ReadingThe core of the Milky Way Galaxy (aka. Galactic Center), the region around which the rest of the galaxy revolves, is a strange and mysterious place. It is here that the Supermassive Black Hole (SMBH) that powers the compact radio source known as Sagittarius A* is located. It is also the most compact region in the galaxy, with an estimated 10 million stars within 3.
Continue ReadingFortnite players roaming the popular battle royale game are reporting alien abductions ahead of what may be a UFO-themed season. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/ufos-invade-fortnite-chapter-2-season-6
Continue ReadingIn 2019 the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) gave us the first direct image of a black hole. On one hand, the image it produced was rather unimpressive. Just a circular blur of light surrounding a dark central region. On the other hand, subtle characteristics of the image hold tremendous information about the size and rotation of the black hole.
Continue ReadingOfficials from NASA and ESA this acknowledged the launch of the James Webb Space Telescope will very likely be delayed from the end of October to at least mid-November, 2021. As we reported last month, the usually reliable Ariane 5 has experienced problems on two previous launches where unexpected vehicle accelerations occurred when the fairing separated from the rocket.
Continue ReadingThe citizen astronauts flying to space with Inspiration4 this September are hard at work training for their mission at SpaceX HQ. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/inspiration4-private-astronauts-train-spacex-crew-dragon
Continue ReadingScientists have recreated the first matter that appeared after the Big Bang in the Large Hadron Collider. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/first-matter-perfect-liquid.htm
Continue ReadingThis week, the community is intrigued by Earth’s ancient climate. We also see one community member post some thought-provoking questions! Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-forums-june-4-2021
Continue ReadingNew Zealand is urging progress on sustainability in space mining as the country becomes the 11th worldwide to sign on to the NASA-led Artemis Accords to explore the moon. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/new-zealand-joins-artemis-accords-exploration-standards
Continue ReadingThe world’s first commercial astronomy mission, Twinkle, is on track for launch in 2024, looking to give a boost to exoplanet research. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/twinkle-exoplanets-first-commercial-astronomy-satellite
Continue ReadingNorthern and eastern sections of North America will experience a dramatic solar eclipse next Thursday (June 10). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/ring-of-fire-annual-solar-eclipse-2021
Continue ReadingThe FAA has authorized Rocket Lab to resume launches, less than three weeks after it suffered a mission-ending anomaly. But Rocket Lab still needs to finish its mishap investigation. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/faa-clears-rocket-lab-launch-after-anomaly
Continue ReadingU.S. lawmakers called for an official assessment of UFO sightings in December, and the six-month deadline is up. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/pentagon-ufo-report-coming.html
Continue ReadingOn May 26, theFull Flower Moonwas caught in this single exposure as itemerged from Earth’s shadowand morning twilight began to wash overthe western sky.Posing close to the horizon near the end of totality,an eclipsed lunar disk is framed againstbare oak trees at Pinnacles National Parkin central California.The Earth’s shadow isn’t completely dark though.
Continue ReadingA new Chinese weather satellite launched into orbit Wednesday (June 2) with “complete success,” according to one of the participating state contractors. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-launches-fengyun-4b-weather-satellite
Continue ReadingWhen NASA’s Perseverance rover landed in the Jezero crater on February 18th, 2021, it brought with it an interesting little companion that’s been causing quite a stir of late! We are talking, of course, about the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter, an experimental flight system designed to demonstrate if aerial systems can work on Mars.
Continue ReadingA team of scientists has gotten their best look yet at a gamma-ray burst, the most dramatic type of explosion in the universe. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/weird-gamma-ray-burst-observations-defy-expectations
Continue ReadingNew research shows how a hypothetical form of dark energy might be made inside the sun and could be detected here on Earth. In fact, we may have already seen it. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/dark-energy-experiments-on-earth
Continue ReadingSpaceX launched its 17th rocket of the year today (June 3), sending a robotic Dragon cargo capsule toward the International Space Station before nailing a landing at sea. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-dragon-crs-22-nasa-cargo-launch-success
Continue ReadingThe only annular eclipse of 2021 will produce a fine spectacle across most of North America and Europe. Got those solar glasses handy from 2017? If skies are clear on the morning of Thursday June 10th, you may once again find good use for them, as an annular ‘ring-of-fire’ eclipse crosses northeastern Canada into the Arctic.
Continue ReadingSpaceX will launch a Dragon spacecraft packed with NASA cargo to the International Space Station today (June 3). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-dragon-crs-22-cargo-launch-webcast
Continue ReadingStephen King’s short story “The Jaunt” featuring teleportation will be adapted into a new TV series. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/stephen-king-the-jaunt-teleportation-tv-series
Continue ReadingA former NASA astronaut was sentenced to four years in prison followed by 10 years of probation in relation to a deadly car crash in 2016. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-astronaut-james-halsell-sentenced
Continue ReadingSpaceX’s burgeoning satellite-internet business is getting a legal challenge. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-starlink-megaconstellation-fcc-viasat-dish
Continue ReadingNASA’s planetary science program is making a big bet on Venus, after decades of putting its chips on Mars in the search for hints of past or present life out there in the solar system. The bet comes in the form of a double dose of development funding for Discovery Program missions, amounting to as much as $1 billion.
Continue ReadingGlobular star clusterOmega Centauri,also known as NGC 5139, is some 15,000 light-years away.The cluster is packed with about 10 millionstars much older than the Sun within a volume about 150 light-years indiameter.It’s the largest and brightest of 200 or so knownglobularclusters that roam the halo of our Milky Way galaxy.Though most star clusters consist of stars with the same age andcomposition, the enigmatic Omega Cen exhibits the presence ofdifferentstellar populations with a spread of ages and chemical abundances.
Continue ReadingA number of missions are destined for the Moon before this decade is over. In addition to the Artemis Program, the European Space Agency (ESA), the China National Space Agency (CNSA), Roscosmos, and other space agencies have some ambitious plans of their own. These include sending robotic missions to characterize the local environment, scout out resources, and pave the way for permanent human outposts.
Continue ReadingCharles Soule and Luke Ross push Boba Fett to his limits in Marvel’s “Star Wars: War of the Bounty Hunters #1.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-wars-war-of-the-bounty-hunters-preview
Continue ReadingNASA will send two new missions to Venus to learn more about how the planet’s hellish atmosphere turned so hostile over its history. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-unveils-2-venus-missions-veritas-davinci
Continue ReadingThe International Space Station’s robotic arm, Canadarm2, was struck by a piece of space debris. But luckily, it appears to be only a flesh wound, and the arm has been cleared for nominal operations while analysis on the strike continues. Continue reading “Nooo! Canadarm2 Hit by a Piece of Space Debris”
Continue ReadingLiftoff for NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope could now slip from Halloween (Oct. 31) to November. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/james-webb-space-telescope-launch-delay-november-2021
Continue ReadingGoogle Doodle marked the second day of Pride Month by celebrating an astronomer, Frank Kameny, who lost his job due to homophobia and spent the rest of his life fighting discrimination. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/astronomer-frank-kameny-pride-month-google-doodle
Continue ReadingAxiom Space will fly three additional crewed missions to the International Space Station aboard SpaceX’s Crew Dragon capsule, the two companies announced today (June 2). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-axiom-deal-more-private-astronaut-missions
Continue ReadingA brand-new SpaceX booster is ready to launch a fresh cargo ship to the International Space Station for NASA on Thursday (June 3). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-dragon-crs-22-cargo-launch-ready
Continue ReadingTwo Russian cosmonauts took a spacewalk outside the International Space Station today (June 2) to prepare an old docking module for disposal. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/cosmonauts-decommission-space-station-pirs-docking-port-spacewalk
Continue ReadingScientists looked into Earth’s ancient history and found that it would take serious action in reducing fossil fuel emissions to prevent our climate from reaching prehistoric warming levels. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/earth-climate-change-prehistoric-carbon-dioxide
Continue ReadingSatellite observations of different climate variables don’t quite add up, suggesting these measurements might be missing something about the atmosphere. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/satellites-underestimated-global-warming
Continue ReadingDeep inside some of NASA’s most venerable spacecraft beat similar plutonium-filled hearts to warm and power the robots. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nuclear-power-spacecraft-after-perseverance-rover
Continue ReadingSwatch, known for its colorful wristwatches, has found its latest palette in NASA’s iconic astronaut gear. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/swatch-space-collection-nasa-watches
Continue ReadingWhat’s going on near the center of our galaxy?To help find out, a newly detailed panorama has been composed that explores regions just above and below the galactic plane in radio and X-ray light. X-ray light taken by the orbiting Chandra Observatory is shown in orange (hot), green (hotter), and purple (hottest) and superposed with a highly detailed image in radio waves, shown in gray, acquired by the MeerKAT array.
Continue ReadingNASA’s Perseverance rover and Ingenuity helicopter have now called the Red Planet home for 100 Martian days. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/perseverance-rover-100-mars-days
Continue ReadingTwo Russian cosmonauts will prepare an old docking module for eventual dismemberment from the International Space Station during a spacewalk on Wednesday (June 2). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/cosmonauts-space-station-spacewalk-expedition-65-webcast
Continue ReadingBest-selling space science writer Jeffrey Kluger will launch a virtual tour Tuesday (June 1) to promote his first fiction book, “Holdout.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/holdout-jeffrey-kluger-space-book-tour
Continue ReadingArtist Brian Rood creates a pair of limited-edition variant covers for Marvel’s “Star Wars: War of the Bounty Hunters #1.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-wars-wars-of-the-bounter-hunters-covers
Continue ReadingSpaceX is gearing up to launch its 22nd cargo mission to the International Space Station this week, and tucked inside the Dragon cargo capsule will be some interesting organisms. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-dragon-crs-22-launching-squid-tardigrades
Continue ReadingAre China’s recent activities in space cause for U.S. concern? Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-space-advances-us-concerns
Continue ReadingThe supermassive black hole in the center of our galaxy may not be a black hole at all, but rather a fluffy ball of dark matter called darkinos. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/fluffy-ball-darkinos-center-milky-way
Continue ReadingWhat are those streaks across Orion?Most are reflections of sunlight from numerous Earth-orbiting Starlink satellites.Appearing by eye as a series of successive points floating across a twilight sky, the increasing number of SpaceX Starlink communication satellites are causing concern among many astronomers.On the positive side, Starlink and similar constellations make the post-sunset sky more dynamic, satellite-based global communications faster, and help provide digital services to currently underserved rural areas.
Continue ReadingThe International Space Station (ISS) is not only the largest and most sophisticated orbiting research facility ever built, it is arguably the most important research facility we have. With its cutting-edge facilities and microgravity environment, the ISS is able to conduct lucrative experiments that are leading to advances in astrobiology, astronomy, medicine, biology, space weather and meteorology, and materials science.
Continue ReadingNASA’s Ingenuity helicopter is a stunning achievement of engineering, design, and, well, ingenuity. The dual-rotor craft can be seen taking off and landing in this remarkable video, taken by the Mastcam-Z, an imager aboard the Perseverance Mars Rover. Mastcam-Z is a tremendous scientific instrument, but this article’s truly outstanding lead image was taken with Perseverance’s SuperCam instrument.
Continue ReadingIn about three years, NASA plans to launch a robotic orbiter that will study Jupiter’s mysterious moon Europa. It’s called the Europa Clipper mission, which will spend four years orbiting Europa to learn more about its ice sheet, interior structure, chemical composition, and plume activity. In the process, NASA hopes to find evidence that will help resolve the ongoing debate as to whether or not Europa harbors life in its interior.
Continue ReadingWhatever hit Mimas nearly destroyed it. What remains is one of thelargest impact craters on one ofSaturn’s smallest round moons. Analysis indicates that a slightly larger impact would have destroyed Mimas entirely. The huge crater, namedHerschel after the 1789 discoverer of Mimas,Sir William Herschel, spans about 130 kilometers and isfeatured here.
Continue ReadingA piece of space junk smacked into the robotic arm on the International Space Station, but near-term operations should not be affected. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-station-robot-arm-orbital-debris-strike
Continue ReadingFour NASA astronauts recently spoke about their cultural heritage to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-astronauts-asian-american-pacific-islander-heritage-2021
Continue ReadingSpaceX’s most-flown rocket, a Falcon 9 booster that has flown a historic 10 times, definitely looks like a veteran traveler. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-most-flown-falcon-9-rocket-10-flights-photos
Continue ReadingOn May 22nd, 2021, the Zhurong rover – part of Tianwen-1, China’s first mission to Mars – descended from its lander and drove on the Martian surface for the first time. According to the mission’s official social media account, the rover drove down its descent ramp from the Tianwen-1 lander at 10:40 a.
Continue ReadingWhen you think of a space telescope, you probably think of ones such as the Hubble, which probes deep space using precision optics. But optical space telescopes are also pointed at Earth, giving us detailed views of everything from weather, to traffic patterns, to the movement of military troops. While Earth-focused telescopes are extremely useful, they can also be fairly large and expensive to launch into space.
Continue ReadingCosmologists have been struggling to understand an apparent tension in their measurements of the present-day expansion rate of the universe, known as the Hubble constant. Observations of the early cosmos – mostly the cosmic microwave background – point to a significantly lower Hubble constant than the value obtained through observations of the late universe, primarily from supernovae.
Continue ReadingCosmology is now stranger to large scale surveys. The discipline prides itself on data collection, and when the data it is collecting is about galaxies that are billions of years old its easy to see why more data would be better. Now, with a flurry of 29 new papers, the partial results from the largest cosmological survey ever – the Dark Energy Survey (DES) – have been released.
Continue ReadingA galaxy considered by astronomers among the strangest in the known Universe has had its picture taken by the Hubble Space Telescope. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/lopsided-spiral-galaxy-hubble-telescope-photo
Continue ReadingAre there particles from ancient solar winds hanging out in Earth’s core and mantle? Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/solar-noble-gas-in-earth-core
Continue ReadingNew observations help astronomers hone in on a long-standing mystery about where cosmic rays come from. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/ultra-high-energy-particles
Continue ReadingOne of the unspoken caveats of most exoplanet discovery missions is that they only operate for a few years. Such a short observing window means there are planets with longer orbital periods, usually further out from the star, that those surveys would completely miss. Knowing this would be a problem, a team of astronomers arranged the California Legacy Survey three decades ago in order to monitor as many stars as possible for as long a time as possible.
Continue ReadingWhat happens when you cross one of the world’s largest defense contractors with one of the world’s largest automobile manufacturers? Apparently, you get an electrically powered autonomous lunar rover. At least that is the fruit of a new collaboration between Lockheed Martin (LM) and General Motors (GM). Continue reading “Self-Driving Lunar Rovers for Astronaut Road Trips on the Moon”
Continue ReadingSince it was first theorized in the 1970s, astrophysicists and cosmologists have done their best to resolve the mystery that is Dark Matter. This invisible mass is believed to make up 85% of the matter in the Universe and accounts for 27% of its mass-energy density. But more than that, it also provides the large-scale skeletal structure of the Universe (the cosmic web), which dictates the motions of galaxies and material because of its gravitational influence.
Continue ReadingAuroras usually occur high above the clouds. The auroral glow is created when fast-moving particles ejected from the Sun impact the Earth’s magnetosphere, from which charged particles spiral along the Earth’s magnetic field to strike atoms and molecules high in the Earth’s atmosphere. An oxygen atom, for example, will glow in the green light commonly emitted by an aurora after being energized by such a collision.
Continue ReadingThe Tianzhou-2 cargo spacecraft launched from Wenchang Satellite Launch Center today (May 29), carrying 6.64 tons of supplies toward the core module of China’s new space station. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-tianzhou-2-cargo-mission-launch
Continue ReadingPresident Joe Biden is calling for a more than 60% increase in spending to fight climate change in his first federal budget, with more than $US36 billion in climate-related investments. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/biden-2022-budget-climate-spending-jump
Continue ReadingIt might look like a postcard from Arizona, but this snapshot shows something much more exotic: the planet Mars, as seen by NASA’s Curiosity rover. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/curiosity-rover-sees-strange-mars-clouds
Continue ReadingThis week on the forums, the community takes on the concept of nothingness. We also discuss spinning in space and try a fun quiz! Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-forums-may-28-2021
Continue ReadingA new offering from Auroch Digital has gamers manage a space agency of their choice, competing for glory and “milestone” missions. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-horizon-space-game-review
Continue ReadingSymmetry in nature is pleasing to look at, and even more so when that symmetry is novel. There’s plenty of it to see on Earth, as biological processes have a penchant for patterns. But finding it off-world is trickier, and sometimes more striking. Which is why a picture from HiRISE of some Martian dunes is so spectacular.
Continue ReadingWhy is the Moon so dusty?On Earth, rocks are weathered by wind and water, creating soil and sand.On the Moon, the history of constant micrometeorite bombardmenthas blasted away at the rocky surface creating a layer of powderylunar soil or regolith. For the Apollo astronauts and their equipment,the pervasive, fine,gritty dust was definitely a problem.
Continue ReadingVenus and Mercury will meet in the evening sky Friday (May 28) for their closest encounter until Nov. 5, 2033. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mercury-venus-closest-until-2033-night-sky
Continue ReadingPresident Joe Biden’s federal budget proposal for 2022 gives NASA more science funding than ever before while continuing to pave the way for the next human moon landing in 2024. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/biden-nasa-2022-budget-request-science-artemis
Continue ReadingA film frame allegedly showing the autopsy of an extraterrestrial that crash-landed in Roswell, New Mexico has an opening bid of $1 million. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/alien-autopsy-footage-nft-auction
Continue ReadingPlanning ahead is something astronomy and space exploration excels at. Decadal surveys and years of engineering effort for missions give the field a much longer time horizon than many others. In the near future, scientists know there will be plenty of opportunities to search for biosignatures everywhere from nearby ocean worlds (i.
Continue ReadingA Soyuz rocket blasted off from Russia today (May 28), carrying a new clutch of OneWeb internet satellites into orbit. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/arianespace-soyuz-launches-36-oneweb-7-satellites
Continue ReadingChina’s Tianhe space station module has passed on-orbit tests and is ready to receive its first visitor, an automated cargo ship. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-tianhe-space-station-module-ready-cargo-ship
Continue ReadingΔιαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/milky-way-galaxy-center-chandra-photos-video
Continue ReadingThe conclusion to the Klingon civil war will feature in the latest season of “Star Trek Online”, which debuted Tuesday (May 25) on PC. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-trek-online-house-united-season-klingon-civil-war
Continue ReadingThe UK will start issuing spaceflight licenses this summer, paving the way for rocket flights from British soil next year. Which spaceports and rocket builders will make it across the finish line? Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/uk-spaceports-commercial-rockets-licenses-microlaunchers
Continue ReadingThe astronaut designer of a new “Dinos in Space” clothing line knows a thing or two about dinosaurs in space. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/astronut-karen-nyberg-dinos-in-space-clothing-line
Continue ReadingAstrophysicists dream of one day truly seeing a black hole merger, rather than merely painting its portrait based on how it affects surrounding matter. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/monster-black-hole-merger-simulation-video
Continue ReadingWriter/director David A. Weiner takes a nostalgic look at sci-fi cinema of the 1980s and explores why it was the Hollywood’s greatest decade of all for the genre. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/in-search-of-tomorrow-80s-sci-fi-documentary
Continue ReadingThe lunar-landing kerfuffle has many layers, including another round in the long-running battle between space billionaires Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-artemis-moon-lander-spacex-blue-origin-protests
Continue ReadingThe reddened shadow of planet Earthplays across the lunardisk in this telescopic image taken on May 26 nearSydney, New South Wales, Australia.On that crisp, clear autumn night a Perigee Full Moonslid through the northern edge of the shadow’sdark central umbra.Shortfor a lunar eclipse,its total phaselasted only about 14 minutes.The Earth’s shadow was not completely dark though.
Continue ReadingNASA’s Mars helicopter Ingenuity encountered some trouble on its latest Red Planet flight, but the little chopper soldiered through. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-helicopter-ingenuity-sixth-flight-anomaly
Continue ReadingNASA has selected rookie astronaut Kayla Barron as the fourth crewmember to fly on SpaceX’s upcoming Crew-3 mission to the International Space Station. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/astronaut-kayla-barron-spacex-crew-3-mission
Continue ReadingAmazon Prime has dropped the full trailer for its new sci-fi action-thriller “The Tomorrow War” coming on July 2. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/the-tomorrow-war-amazon-prime-full-trailer
Continue ReadingCommander Musilova shares how the Selene V crew was able to vent their disappointment from their moonwalks being canceled, their confinement and their low power existence in the HI-SEAS habitat. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/hi-seas-selene-v-moon-analog-mission-commander-report-2
Continue ReadingJapan plans to deploy a baseball-sized rover to explore the moon’s surface in 2022. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/japan-transformable-moon-robot-ispace-2022-lunar-lander
Continue ReadingSouth Korea became the 10th country to sign the Artemis Accords, a set of principles laying out the responsible exploration of the moon, on May 24 during a ceremony in Seoul. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/south-korea-artemis-accords-moon-exploration
Continue ReadingThe rocket plane manual and space shuttle logs kept by NASA astronaut Joe Engle will be exhibited by an aviation museum dedicated to experimental aircraft. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/astronaut-joe-engle-collection-eaa-aviation-museum
Continue ReadingA clip of a mysterious spherical object hovers over the horizon, in footage released by a filmmaker who produces UFO documentaries. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/ufo-flies-and-dives-navy-footage
Continue ReadingIn July 1999, the Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC) was created with the purpose of representing the “Space Generation” to the UN Office of Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA). For this non-governmental organization and professional network, this would consist of bringing the “views of students and young space professionals to the United Nations (UN), space industry and other organizations”.
Continue ReadingWith all the new discoveries that seem to occur almost monthly, it’s sometimes hard to remember that finding exoplanets is still a relatively new and difficult science. As part of those continual discoveries, back in 2018 a team announced they had found a planet candidate around Barnard’s Star, one of the closest to our own.
Continue ReadingSpace is big — really big. And if you want to successfully navigate the interstellar depths of our galaxy, you’re going to need some sort of reliable system. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/interstellar-spacecraft-navigation-by-stellar-parallax
Continue ReadingAn Arianespace Soyuz rocket will launch 36 OneWeb internet satellites into orbit today (May 27) and you can watch the liftoff live online. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/arianespace-oneweb-launch-7-internet-satellites-webcast
Continue ReadingSan Francisco-based company Planet has tapped Astra to launch some of its Earth-observing spacecraft in 2022. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/astra-launch-earth-observing-satellites-planet-2022
Continue ReadingAbout six months until the winter holidays, the winners have been announced for LEGO’s 2020 “Star Wars Holiday Contest.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-wars-holiday-contest-lego-2020
Continue ReadingIf you missed the total lunar eclipse on Wednesday (May 26), you’ll have to wait nearly a year for the next one. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/next-blood-moon-lunar-eclipse-2022
Continue ReadingCanada will develop a robotic lunar rover in partnership with NASA and launch it by 2026, officials announced Wednesday (May 26). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/canada-launch-moon-rover-2026
Continue ReadingMay’s perigee Full Moonslid through Earth’s shadow yesterdayentertaining night skygazers in regionsaround the Pacific.Seen from western North America, itsinks toward the rugged Sierra Nevada mountain range in thistime-lapse series of the total lunar eclipse.Low on the western horizon the Moon was captured atmid-eclipse with two separate exposures.Combined they reveal theeclipsed Moon’s reddened coloragainst the dark night skyand the diffuse starlight band of the Milky Way.
Continue ReadingA SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched a new stack of Starlink internet satellites into orbit Wednesday afternoon (May 26), before sticking a landing at sea to top off the mission. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-starlink-28-rocket-launch-and-landing-success
Continue ReadingMany theories of the early universe predict that the cosmos should be flooded with cracks in space-time, called cosmic strings, but no cosmic strings have been detected yet. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/find-cosmic-strings-with-gravitational-waves
Continue ReadingIn the past few decades, the number of planets discovered beyond our Solar System has grown into the thousands. At present, 4,389 exoplanets have been confirmed in 3,260 systems, with another 5,941 candidates awaiting confirmation. Thanks to numerous follow-up observations and studies, scientists have learned a great deal about the types of planets that exist in our Universe, how planets form, and how they evolve.
Continue Reading“Woman in Motion: Nichelle Nichols, Star Trek and the Remaking of NASA” launches on Paramount+ today. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-trek-nichelle-nichols-woman-in-motion-space-documentary
Continue ReadingThe Moon turned a ruddy hue during this morning’s total lunar eclipse, in one of the top astronomical events of the year. What a celestial show. Depending on your time zone, you either got up early, stayed up late, or pulled an all-niter last night, all in hopes of catching today’s total lunar eclipse.
Continue ReadingIt’s often said that in its earliest moments the universe was in a hot, dense state. While that’s a reasonably accurate description, it’s also quite vague. What exactly was it that was hot and dense, and what state was it in? Answering that question takes both complex theoretical modeling and high-energy experiments in particle physics.
Continue ReadingNASA will develop next-generation climate data systems to better track climate change and its impact on communities around the world with the support of the Biden administration. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-earth-system-observatory-climate-change-satellites
Continue ReadingLockheed Martin and GM announced today (May 26) that they’re developing a rover for potential use by NASA’s Artemis program, which is working to get astronauts back to the moon. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/lockheed-martin-gm-moon-rover-artemis-astronauts
Continue ReadingSpaceX will launch its fourth Falcon 9 rocket of the month today (May 26) to carry a new fleet of Starlink broadband satellites into space. Watch it live. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-starlink-28-satellites-launch-webcast
Continue ReadingA total lunar eclipse dazzled skywatchers on May 26, 2021. See incredible photos of the celestial spectacle. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/super-flower-blood-moon-lunar-eclipse-2021-photos
Continue ReadingFrom the western U.S. to India, millions of skywatchers got a special treat with this year’s largest full moon as it arrived accompanied by the only total lunar eclipse of 2021. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/super-flower-blood-moon-2021-thrills-stargazers
Continue ReadingNASA knows that it’s an inviting target for hackers and therefore takes significant measures to head off attacks. But still it was compromised last year, and that shook that agency up. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/solarwinds-hack-nasa-human-spaceflight-cybersecurity
Continue ReadingThe Jupiter moon Europa may be an even more promising abode for life than scientists had thought. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/jupiter-moon-europa-deep-sea-volcanoes
Continue ReadingSpace junk removal company Astroscale hopes to start commercially removing dead satellites from orbit in the next three years. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/commercial-space-debris-removal-2024-astroscale
Continue ReadingWhat created these unusual clouds? At the center of this 2021 Hubble image sits AG Carinae, a supergiant star located about 20,000 light-years away in the southern constellation Carina. The star’s emitted power is over a million times that of the Sun, making AG Carinae one of the most luminous stars in our Milky Way galaxy.
Continue ReadingSpace, science and incredible women take center stage in “A Cluster of Enigmas,” an awe-inspiring, colorful mural that uses augmented reality to make art come to life. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/findings-women-science-mural-art-series
Continue ReadingFind out when to look up (or tune in online) for the Super Flower Blood Moon lunar eclipse on Wednesday (May 26). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/super-flower-blood-moon-eclipse-what-time
Continue ReadingWhat will the weather in your area be for observing Wednesday morning’s total lunar eclipse? Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/super-flower-blood-moon-weather-forecast
Continue ReadingIf you’re excited to try and catch a glimpse of the Super Flower Blood Moon, the only total lunar eclipse of 2021, when it occurs Wednesday (May 26), you’re in for a treat, according to NASA. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/super-flower-blood-moon-eclipse-2021-what-to-expect
Continue ReadingAstronomers have identified the universe’s oldest spiral galaxy from a blurry image captured by the ALMA observatory. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/oldest-spiral-galaxy-in-universe.
Continue ReadingAstronaut Peggy Whitson already has her name in the history books, but now there’s a new entry to add: first woman named to head up a privately funded space mission. Whitson was the first woman to command the International Space Station and the oldest woman to fly in space (57, in 2017).
Continue ReadingThe total lunar eclipse on Wednesday (May 26) won’t stick around long, so if you want to capture photographs of the celestial spectacle, you’ll want to plan ahead. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/super-flower-blood-moon-lunar-eclipse-photo-tips-2021
Continue ReadingFormer astronaut Peggy Whitson will return to orbit as commander of a private mission to be launched by Axiom Space. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/astronaut-peggy-whitson-private-axiom-space-flight
Continue ReadingNASA shared a fun new learning guide for students to build their own lunar eclipse model ahead of this week’s “Super Flower Blood Moon” total lunar eclipse. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/build-blood-moon-lunar-eclipse-model-for-kids
Continue ReadingMay’s full moon, known as the Flower Moon, will be the closest “supermoon” and the only total lunar eclipse of 2021, earning it the moniker “Super Flower Blood Moon.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/36655-may-full-moon.html
Continue ReadingΔιαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/dune-blood-of-the-sardaukar-comic-book-series
Continue ReadingTo celebrate the Super Flower Blood Moon, the company behind Bagel Bites says it’s giving away “moon deeds.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/super-flower-blood-moon-bagel-bites-moon-deeds-giveaway
Continue ReadingΔιαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/super-blood-moon-eclipse-stages-explained
Continue ReadingIf you’re wondering why humanity hasn’t been to the moon in 50 years, consider the circumstances that got us there in the first place. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/jfk-moon-speech-congress-apollo-60-years
Continue ReadingHow does the Moon’s appearance change during a total lunar eclipse?The featured time-lapse video was digitally processed to keep the Moon bright and centered during the 5-hour eclipse of 2018 January 31. At first the full moon is visible because only a full moon can undergo a lunar eclipse. Stars move by in the background because the Moon orbits the Earth during the eclipse.
Continue ReadingA dramatic video lets us all fly along on Virgin Galactic’s latest spaceflight, which occurred over the weekend. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/virgin-galactic-first-spaceport-america-launch-video
Continue ReadingFor families looking to enjoy the “Super Flower Blood Moon” eclipse, here’s everything you need to know: Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/super-flower-blood-moon-lunar-eclipse-kids-guide
Continue ReadingDenis Villeneuve’s “Dune” will have its day on Oct. 1, 2021and will be released in theaters and on HBO Max. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/dune-remake-theaters-hbo-max-release
Continue ReadingIn a new survey, astronomers using the Hubble Space Telescope have managed to pinpoint the location of several Fast Radio Bursts (FRBs). FRBs are powerful jets of energy that, until recently, had mysterious, unknown origins. The research team, which includes University of California Santa Cruz’ Alexandra Manning and Sunil Simha, as well as Northwestern University’s Wen-fai Fong, performed a survey of eight FRBs, from which they were able to determine that five of them originated from a spiral arm in their host galaxies.
Continue ReadingDuring the so-called Super Flower Blood Moon lunar eclipse, the face of the moon will turn a brick-red hue. Here’s why. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/why-moon-turns-red-total-lunar-eclipse
Continue Reading‘Blood moons,’ caused by total lunar eclipses, can actually come in a wide range of colors. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/super-flower-blood-moon-2021-eclipse-color-variations
Continue ReadingA gigantic chunk of ice recently broke off from an ice shelf in Antarctica, and is currently the world’s largest iceberg. The iceberg, dubbed A-76, measures around 4,320 square km (1,670 square miles) in size. At 170 km (106 miles) in length and 25 km (15 miles) wide, the iceberg is slightly larger than the Spanish island of Majorca, and bigger than the state of Rhode Island in the US.
Continue ReadingThree students will get the chance to watch the first uncrewed Artemis mission launch to the moon after winning an essay contest about their visions for lunar exploration. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/student-essays-win-moon-launch-invitation
Continue ReadingNavigation satellites can promptly detect powerful earthquakes and help provide timelier alerts than traditional seismic sensor networks. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/faster-earthquake-detection-gps-satellites
Continue ReadingMeteor showers are the dazzling result of cometary debris building up along well-worn paths through the solar system, then burning up in Earth’s atmosphere as our planet crosses that dust trail. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/meteor-shower-from-4000-year-comet
Continue ReadingLearn what makes exoplanets habitable and find new homes for distressed aliens in a new game from PBS. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/exoplanet-lab-pbs-nova-game
Continue ReadingThunderstorms almost spoiled this view of the spectacular 2011 June 15 total lunar eclipse.Instead, storm clouds parted for 10 minutes during thetotal eclipse phaseand lightning boltscontributed to the dramatic sky.Captured with a 30-second exposure the scene also inspired one of the more memorable titles (thanks to the astrophotographer)in APOD’s now 25-year history.
Continue ReadingGravitational-wave astronomy is very different from that of electromagnetic light. While gravitational waves are faint and difficult to detect, they also pass through matter with little effect. In essence, the material universe is transparent to gravitational waves. This makes gravitational wave astronomy a powerful tool when studying the universe. But it’s still in the early stages, and there is much to learn about how gravitational waves behave.
Continue ReadingIf you can’t see the “Super Flower Blood Moon” eclipse of May 26 in person, check out these live webcasts! Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/super-flower-blood-moon-2021-webcasts
Continue ReadingAstrophysicists are using the simulation to learn how stars form, how they arrange themselves into galaxies, and how the heavy elements that are vital to complex life are forged. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/simulation-captures-star-birth
Continue ReadingFirst came the trees.In the town of Salamanca, Spain, the photographer noticed how distinctive a grove of oak trees looked after being pruned. Next came the galaxy.The photographer stayed up until 2 am, waiting until the Milky Way Galaxy rose above the level of a majestic looking oak. From this carefully chosen perspective, dust lanes in the galaxy appear to be natural continuations to branches of the tree.
Continue ReadingVirgin Galactic’s SpaceShipTwo rocket plane crossed its 50-mile-high space boundary over New Mexico for the first time today, after months of challenges. The trip by VSS Unity marks the first time a spacecraft has been launched so high from a New Mexico spaceport. Unity passed the 50-mile mark twice during tests at California’s Mojave Air and Space Port, in 2018 and 2019.
Continue ReadingNASA selected Firefly Aerospace to deliver 10 scientific experiments and technology demonstrations to the moon in 2023. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/firefly-aerospace-spacex-blue-ghost-moon-lander-2023
Continue ReadingVirgin Galactic launched its first SpaceShipTwo suborbital spaceflight from New Mexico Saturday (May 22) in a big leap forward toward commercial launches. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/virgin-galactic-launches-1st-spaceshiptwo-spaceflight-new-mexico
Continue ReadingChina’s first Mars rover Zhurong rolled onto the Red Planet’s surface late Friday (May 21) to begin exploring its Utopia Planitia home. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-mars-rover-zhurong-rolls-on-martian-surface
Continue ReadingRecent events serve as a timely reminder for the Biden Administration that securing the safety of space infrastructure is critical to their broader economic and national security goals. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/making-space-sustainable-biden-agenda-op-ed
Continue ReadingNear the heart of theVirgo Galaxy Clusterthe string of galaxies known as Markarian’sChain stretches across this deeptelescopic field of view.Anchored in the frame at bottom center by prominent lenticular galaxies,M84 (bottom)and M86,you can follow the chain up and to the right.Near center you’ll spot the pair of interacting galaxiesNGC 4438 and NGC 4435, known to some asMarkarian’s Eyes.
Continue ReadingIn outer space, an object’s location has a huge impact on its temperature. The closer the object is to its star, the hotter it most likely is. Heat then plays a major role in what materials are present in that object’s atmosphere, if it has one. Lighter elements such as hydrogen and helium and much easier to take a gaseous state and create an atmosphere.
Continue ReadingA Japanese oil exploration company recently dug up some samples from the Pacific Ocean floor and donated them to researchers. Those researchers, led by Dr. Anton Wallner at the Australian National University, then found the first ever evidence of a plutonium radioactive isotope that originally came from outer space. Now scientists are trying to understand what could have created that isotope, and another intriguing extraterrestrial one, and what that might have meant for Earth’s cosmic neighborhood a few million years ago.
Continue ReadingNew Hubble Space Telescope observations have given more credence to a theory explaining mysterious radio energy bursts. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/fast-radio-bursts-spiral-galaxies-hubble-telescope
Continue ReadingA strange consequence of Lynn Rothschild’s current research is that she ends up snapping photos of the more exotic mushroom offerings she encounters in the grocery store’s produce aisle. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/fungus-architecture-for-moon-mars-exploration
Continue ReadingThe Ingenuity team is preparing the little chopper for its sixth Red Planet flight, which is expected to take place in the next week. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-helicopter-ingenuity-6th-flight-coming-soon
Continue ReadingWe kick off our latest giveaway this week and it’s a special one! We’ve also got some of the best questions in this week’s AMA with Dr. Joe Pesce. Finally, we do some alien roleplaying! Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-forums-may-21-2021
Continue ReadingNASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter captured a dramatic image last month of Curiosity ascending Mont Mercou, a landform on the slopes of the Red Planet’s 3.4-mile-high (5.5 kilometers) Mt. Sharp. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-rover-curiosity-on-mont-mercou-orbit-photo
Continue ReadingFrom iron rain on exoplanets to lightning storms on Jupiter … Here are 4 examples of strange weather on alien worlds. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/extreme-weather-exoplanets-examples
Continue ReadingNew images – visible light, infrared and ultraviolet – from the Gemini North telescope and the Hubble Space Telescope reveal Jupiter’s atmosphere and storms in stunning detail. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/jupiters-atmosphere-visible-light-infrared-and-ultraviolet
Continue Reading“Clyde’s Spot,” a feature discovered on Jupiter in 2020, has a strange new look, NASA’s Juno spacecraft reveals. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/jupiter-clydes-spot-nasa-juno-photo
Continue ReadingEarly on Wednesday (May 26), the full moon will become completely immersed in Earth’s dark umbral shadow, producing the first total lunar eclipse since January 2019. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/super-flower-blood-moon-lunar-eclipse-2021-coming-soon
Continue ReadingJeff Bezos’ Blue Origin recently sent dinosaur bones into space to support its nonprofit’s Dream Big Alabama initiative and the Huntsville Science Festival. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/blue-origin-launches-dinosaur-bones-to-space
Continue ReadingA constellation of navigation and telecommunication satellites could be orbiting the moon by 2030, according to plans just announced by the European Space Agency. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/europe-plans-lunar-navigation-constellation
Continue ReadingExpansive Utopia Planitiaon Mars is strewn with rocks and boulders in this 1976 image.Constructed fromtheViking 2 lander’scolor and black and white image data,the scene approximates the appearance of the high northern martianplain to the human eye.For scale, the prominent rounded rock near center is about 20centimeters (just under 8 inches) across.
Continue ReadingThe Discovery Channel announced on May 18, 2021, that it’s launching a new reality show competition called “Who Wants to Be an Astronaut?” It aims to send one ordinary person to the International Space Station for an 8-day stay. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/discovery-channel-who-wants-to-be-an-astronaut
Continue ReadingResearchers at the Flatiron Institute’s Center for Computational Astrophysics published a paper last week that just might explain a mysterious gap in planet sizes beyond our solar system. Planets between 1.5 and 2 times Earth’s radius are strikingly rare. This new research suggests that the reason might be because planets slightly larger than this, called mini-Neptunes, lose their atmospheres over time, shrinking to become ‘super-Earths’ only slightly larger than our home planet.
Continue ReadingThe May 22 launch will be the third crewed spaceflight of the suborbital VSS Unity vehicle. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/virgin-galactic-spaceshiptwo-unity-may-2021-test-launch
Continue ReadingFour private astronauts have been training for Inspiration4, the first-ever crewed space mission without any “professional astronauts” on board. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/inspiration4-private-astronauts-training-spacex-mission
Continue ReadingIt appears that China will be one of the first challenges for NASA’s new leaders. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-space-superiority-nasa-deputy-administrator-pam-melroy
Continue ReadingUnderground habitats have recently become a focal point of off-planet colonization efforts. Protection from micrometeorites, radiation, and other potential hazards makes underground sites desirable compared to surface dwellings. Building such subterranean structures presents a plethora of challenges, not the least of which is how to actually construct them. A team of researchers at the Delft University of Technology (TUD) is working on a plan to excavate material and then use it to print habitats.
Continue ReadingEver felt the need to get somewhere really, really quickly? Would Mach 17 work? That’s the speed a new prototype engine from researchers at the University of Central Florida (UCF) could potentially hurl an aircraft through the skies, making a trip from New York to Los Angeles in under half an hour.
Continue ReadingNeutron stars might be bigger than previously thought, a study inspired by recent measurements of lead atoms suggests. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/neutron-stars-bigger-than-thought
Continue ReadingHalfway through a series of opportunistic Venus observations, scientists say that a NASA sun spacecraft’s success studying our strange neighbor will pave the way for future measurements. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/venus-observations-parker-solar-probe-future-missions
Continue ReadingMetal atoms have surprisingly been discovered in the frigid atmosphere of the first known interstellar comet to visit our solar system, a new study finds. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/metals-detected-in-comet-atmospheres
Continue ReadingThe first pictures from a Chinese probe on the surface of Mars were released May 19, sparking a plea from NASA’s recently appointed chief for more funding to keep America in the lead on the space frontier. China’s Zhurong rover, which landed on the Red Planet on May 14, sent back pictures as it sat atop its landing platform on the flat plain of Utopia Planitia.
Continue ReadingIn1716, English astronomerEdmond Halley noted,“This is but a little Patch, but it shews itself to the naked Eye, whenthe Sky is serene and the Moon absent.“Of course, M13is now less modestly recognized as the Great Globular Cluster inHercules, one of the brightestglobularstar clusters in the northern sky.Sharp telescopic views like this one reveal the spectacular cluster’shundreds of thousands of stars.
Continue ReadingNew NASA administrator and long-time politician Bill Nelson addressed concerns about China and NASA’s Artemis moon program at his first Congressional hearing as agency head Wednesday (May 19). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-administrator-bill-nelson-first-congressional-hearing
Continue ReadingIn the coming years, NASA will be sending astronauts to the Moon for the first time since the Apollo Era. This time, and as part of the Artemis Program, NASA also plans to build the necessary infrastructure to establish a sustained human presence on the Moon and eventually missions to Mars – including the Artemis Base Camp and the orbiting Lunar Gateway.
Continue ReadingThe researchers found the result by studying a tiny, jiggling membrane. Their experiment could lay the groundwork for further tests of the laws of thermodynamics at the tiniest scales. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/accurate-clocks-produce-more-entropy.html
Continue ReadingΔιαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-flight-director-chris-kraft-estate-auction
Continue ReadingΔιαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-tourist-yusaku-maezawa-spaceflight-ideas
Continue ReadingThe first customer to fly on Blue Origin’s New Shepard suborbital spacecraft will pay millions. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/blue-origin-new-shepard-spaceflight-auction-top-bid
Continue ReadingThe first total lunar eclipse of 2021 occurs early next week and features the largest Full Moon of the year. Ready for the lunar eclipse drought to come to an end? It’s been a while since we’ve watched the Moon pass through the Earth’s dark inner shadow, to be sure. 2020 featured four lunar eclipses… all of which were faint penumbrals.
Continue ReadingChina is gearing up to launch the first cargo mission to its new Tianhe space station module this week. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-tianzhou-2-cargo-ship-ready-to-launch
Continue ReadingBacterial compounds could provide antimicrobial protection in undergarments shared by astronauts during spacewalks. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/astronauts-shared-underwear-upgrade
Continue ReadingA rare type of plutonium has been found in the crust below the deep sea, offering new clues as to how heavy metals form in star explosions and mergers. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/rare-plutonium-heavy-metal-formation
Continue ReadingMore than 13,700 people have signed a petition to NASA to name the space agency’s planned Lunar Gateway after Apollo 11 astronaut Michael Collins, who died last month at the age of 90. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/astronaut-michael-collins-lunar-gateway-petition
Continue ReadingChina has released the first photographs taken by its Zhurong rover, which touched down on Mars late on Friday (May 14) as part of the country’s Tianwen-1 mission. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-mars-rover-zhurong-first-photos
Continue ReadingMarketing campaigns that reclaim the night sky as an endless empty billboard would have meteoric reach. But how did we get here? And is this the right way to approach space marketing? Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/untapped-ecosystem-space-marketing-op-ed
Continue ReadingDid you know that the closest planet to the sun, Mercury, has a tail much like a comet? You can see it in photographs taken with special filters to highlight sodium blown off the planet by the solar wind. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/how-to-capture-mercurys-sodium-tail
Continue ReadingThe Lunar Crater Radio Telescope is now moving into Phase 2 of development. It’ll be built by robots, into a natural bowl-shaped crater on the moon’s far side. If completed, it’ll be the largest radio telescope in the solar system. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/lunar-crater-radio-telescope-lcrt-phase-2-duaxel-radio-waves-dark-ages
Continue ReadingWe could soon start getting answers to some vexing UFO questions. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/ufo-report-military-dod-to-congress-next-month
Continue ReadingA new geoengineering method using soot mixed with sunlight-reflecting particles that would rise into the stratosphere on their own creates new possibilities for geoengineering. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/self-levitating-soot-geoengineering-fights-global-warming
Continue ReadingNASA shared an image of the stunning Necklace Nebula, created by two stars locked in a dance of mutually assured destruction. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-hubble-necklace-nebula
Continue ReadingYrica Quell and her rebel starfighter pilots are back for one more clash with the Empire’s Shadow Wing. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-wars-alphabet-squadron--victorys-price-book
Continue ReadingNormally faint and elusive, the Jellyfish Nebula is caught inthis alluring scene.In the telescopic field of view two bright yellowish stars,Mu andEtaGeminorum, stand just below and above the Jellyfish Nebula at the left.Cool red giants, they lie at the foot of thecelestialtwin.The Jellyfish Nebula itself floats below and left of center, a bright arcingridge of emission with dangling tentacles.
Continue ReadingA suborbital launch created violet and green lights in the sky this weekend in a larger effort to understand spaceborne energy transport. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-kinet-x-sounding-rocket-launch-colorful-clouds
Continue ReadingAccording to the latest numbers from the ESA’s Space Debris Office (SDO), there are roughly 6,900 artificial satellites in orbit. The situation is going to become exponentially crowded in the coming years, thanks to the many telecommunications, internet, and small satellites that are expected to be launched. This creates all kinds of worries for collision risks and space debris, not to mention environmental concerns.
Continue ReadingBoimler decides to break Starfleet rules in this funny deleted animatic sequence. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-trek-lower-decks-blu-ray-deleted-scene
Continue ReadingA sun-studying spacecraft nabbed its first footage of a solar outburst before its science mission has officially begun. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/solar-orbiter-first-coronal-mass-ejection-images
Continue ReadingA concept of a sample-return mission to Saturn’s moon Titan envisions using local lakes of hydrocarbons as a source of fuel to power the trip home. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/saturn-moon-titan-sample-return-mission
Continue ReadingOn May 25-27, much of the world will see a lunar eclipse that coincides with the moon’s closest approach to Earth — making it a “supermoon” eclipse that will turn the moon reddish. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/super-flower-blood-moon-total-lunar-eclipse-2021-guide
Continue ReadingRocket Lab is diving into two big jobs, one of which is much more pleasant than the other. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/rocket-lab-launch-failure-recovered-booster
Continue ReadingThe Discovery Channel has teamed up with Axiom Space to launch a contest winner into orbit in a competition series “Who Wants To Be An Astronaut.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/discovery-channel-who-wants-to-be-an-astronaut-contest-series
Continue ReadingA United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket launched a missile-warning satellite for the U.S. Space Force into orbit today (May 18), marking the first launch of the year for the company. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/atlas-v-rocket-launches-sbirs-geo-5-satellite
Continue ReadingWhat celestial body wears the Necklace Nebula?First, analyses indicate that the Necklace is a planetary nebula, a gas cloud emitted by a star toward the end of its life.Also, what appears to be diamonds in the Necklace are actually bright knots of glowing gas. In the center of the Necklace Nebula are likelytwo stars orbiting so close together that they share a common atmosphere and appear as one in the featured image by the Hubble Space Telescope.
Continue ReadingUnited Launch Alliance scrubbed the launch of an Atlas V rocket today (May 17) due to an issue with the rocket’s liquid oxygen system. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/atlas-v-rocket-sbirs-geo-flight-5-satellite-launch-delayed
Continue ReadingChina’s first-ever Mars rover will roll into action on the Red Planet this weekend, if all goes according to plan. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-mars-rover-zhurong-first-week
Continue ReadingVoyager 1 continues to make discoveries, most recently catching the signature of interstellar space itself, a faint plasma “hum” scientists compared to gentle rain. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/voyager-plasma-hum-interstellar-space
Continue ReadingScientists have used the world’s oldest crystals to determine the age of modern plate tectonics. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/earth-plate-tectonic-age-from-zircons
Continue ReadingThe United Launch Alliance (ULA) will launch an Atlas V rocket into space today (May 17), and you can watch the action live online. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/atlas-v-rocket-sbirs-geo-flight-5-satellite-launch-webcast
Continue ReadingMeteors hit much harder on Mars than they do on the Earth. Lack of atmosphere obviously contributes to that, but its proximity to the asteroid belt also makes the red planet a more likely target for some gravitationally disturbed rock to run into. Now that we have a satellite infrastructure consistently monitoring Mars, we are able to capture the aftermath of what happens when it is pummeled by space debris, and the results can be dramatic.
Continue ReadingTechnology development is on track for a European mission to demonstrate oxygen production from lunar soil in 2025. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/esa-oxygen-from-lunar-regolith-demonstration.html
Continue ReadingThe Milky Way galaxy glistens over the launchsite of Europe’s new heavy-lift rocket in these stunning timelapse videos. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/guiana-spaceport-ariane-6-milky-way-timelapse-video
Continue ReadingIs our Milky Way Galaxy this thin? Magnificent spiral galaxyNGC 4565is viewed edge-on from planet Earth.Also known as the Needle Galaxy for its narrow profile, bright NGC 4565 is a stop on many telescopic tours of the northern sky,in the faint but well-groomedconstellation ComaBerenices.This sharp, colorful image reveals the spiral galaxy’sboxy, bulgingcentral core cut byobscuring dust lanes that laceNGC 4565’s thin galactic plane.
Continue ReadingHumans have maintained a continuous presence in space on the International Space Station (ISS) for more than 20 years now. It is our longest-running and most comprehensive experiment in long-duration spaceflight. But the ISS is continually supplied with consumables – food, water, and oxygen – so astronauts are largely reliant on Earth.
Continue ReadingOn November 1st, 1961, a number of prominent scientists converged on the National Radio Astronomy Observatory in Green Bank, West Virginia, for a three-day conference. A year earlier, this facility had been the site of the first modern SETI experiment (Project Ozma), where famed astronomers Frank Drake and Carl Sagan used the Green Bank telescope (aka.
Continue ReadingA podcast featuring Harvard theoretical physicist Avi Loeb, on the subject of whether ‘Oumuamua – the strange object that swept through our solar system in 2017 – is an artifact of an alien intelligence. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/podcast-have-ets-aliens-already-visited-us-avi-loeb
Continue ReadingChina’s Chang’e 5 spacecraft completed a historic delivery of moon rocks to Earth late last year, but the mission is still continuing with experiments in deep space. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-chang-e-5-moon-probe-deep-space-images
Continue ReadingThe European Space Agency announced plans to launch a space debris removal mission in 2025 with the help of a Swiss start-up called ClearSpace. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/esa-startup-clearspace-debris-removal-2025
Continue ReadingThe clouds may look like an oyster, and the stars like pearls, but look beyond.Near the outskirts of theSmall Magellanic Cloud,a satellite galaxy some 200 thousand light-years distant,lies 5 million year young star cluster NGC 602.Surrounded by natal gas and dust,NGC 602 is featured in thisstunning Hubble image of the region.
Continue ReadingThe molecule hydroxyl (HO) is common on Earth, but astronomers have not yet determined how abundant it is on other worlds. For the first time, astronomers have conclusively detected it in the atmosphere of an ultra-hot Jupiter, WASP-33b. Continue reading “Hydroxyl (OH) Seen for the First Time in an Exoplanet Atmosphere”
Continue ReadingSpaceX plans to launch a prototype Starship vehicle from the usual location in South Texas and do a round-the-world flight that splashes down off the coast of Hawaii. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-first-starship-orbital-flight-plans
Continue ReadingSpaceX will launch its third Falcon 9 rocket in two weeks Saturday evening (May 15), with the launcher carrying a new fleet of Starlink broadband satellites into space. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-starlink-27-launch-rocket-landing-success
Continue ReadingBeing able to look up at a clear, dark sky is becoming more and more rare in the rich world. Authors, artists, and even scientists have started to express concern about what our lack of daily exposure to a dark night time sky might mean for our psyche and our sense of place in the universe.
Continue ReadingMain sequence stars fuse hydrogen in their cores. It’s how they produce the energy they need to shine and keeps them from collapsing under their own weight. As hydrogen is fused into helium, there is less hydrogen available in the core. This can pose a challenge for large stars. They need to fuse a tremendous amount of hydrogen to keep shining, and they can’t do that when core hydrogen is depleted.
Continue ReadingA Rocket Lab Electron booster carrying two commercial satellites failed to orbit Saturday (May 15) after suffering an anomaly just minutes after liftoff. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/rocket-lab-electron-booster-launch-failure-may-2021
Continue ReadingSpaceX will launch its third Falcon 9 rocket in two weeks Saturday evening (May 15), with the launcher carrying a new fleet of Starlink broadband satellites into space. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-starlink-27-falcon-9-launch-webcast
Continue ReadingABIBOO’s founder discusses the logistics and challenges of building a large-scale, sustainable human settlement on the Red Planet. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-megacity-nuwa-concept-abiboo-studios-interview
Continue ReadingUndulating bright ridges and dusty clouds crossthis close-up of thenearby star forming region M8, also known as theLagoon Nebula.A sharp, false-color composite of narrow band visible and broad bandnear-infrared data from the 8-meterGemini South Telescope,the entire view spans about 20 light-years through a regionof the nebula sometimes called the Southern Cliff.
Continue ReadingThe 45th Space Wing at Patrick Space Force Base and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida has been renamed by the U.S. Space Force as Space Launch Delta 45. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-force-45th-wing-launch-delta
Continue ReadingChina just successfully landed its first rover on Mars, becoming only the second nation to do so. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-mars-rover-landing-success-tianwen-1-zhurong
Continue ReadingSpaceX plans to build out its Starlink internet satellite constellation with the help of Google Cloud. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-starlink-internet-satellites-google-cloud
Continue ReadingOlder stars should slow down, but new observations reveal that they have just as much of a spring in their step as their younger cousins. Astronomers suspect that complex interactions with the star’s magnetic field might be to blame. Continue reading “Older Stars Rotate Faster Than Expected” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.universetoday.com/151146/older-stars-rotate-faster-than-expected/
Continue ReadingAspiring space station builders will have a chance to construct and manage fictional interstellar settlements in the new game, “Base One.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/base-one-space-station-simulator-game
Continue ReadingThe Emmy Award-winning animation anthology returns with naked giants, Christmas demons, and robots-gone-wild! Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/love-death-robots-netflix-season-2
Continue ReadingA new report from the US Government Accountability Office (GAO) says that the launch of the long-awaited, highly anticipated James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) will very likely be delayed due to an anomaly identified in the Ariane 5 launch vehicle. Launch for JWST is currently scheduled for October 31, 2021, but that date could slip by at least a couple of weeks.
Continue ReadingA NASA-funded study is giving scientists insight into how “night-shining clouds” form in the upper atmosphere — and the role that growing space traffic plays in the phenomenon. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/rocket-experiment-creates-night-shining-clouds
Continue ReadingMysterious circular objects in the distant universe are challenging for astronomers to explain. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/odd-radio-circle-deep-space
Continue ReadingNew fans and old veterans alike of “Mass Effect” will find things to appreciate in the remastered space games. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mass-effect-legendary-edition-intro-for-space-fans
Continue ReadingNASA shared an amazing 3D video of its Mars helicopter Ingenuity’s third successful flight on the Red Planet. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-helicopter-ingenuity-flight-3d-video
Continue ReadingYusaku Maezawa, who’s already scheduled to fly around the moon in 2023 on SpaceX’s Starship vehicle, will visit the International Space Station this December. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-station-soyuz-tourist-flight-yusaku-maezawa
Continue ReadingFor the first few months of 2021, the Martian atmosphere was buzzing with new visitors from Earth. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-tianwen-1-zhurong-mars-landing-explained
Continue ReadingChina is about to attempt its first landing on the Red Planet. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-mars-rover-landing-day-tianwen-1-zhurong
Continue ReadingRocket Lab will launch two satellites early Saturday morning (May 15) and bring a booster down for a controlled ocean splashdown, and you can watch the action live. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/rocket-lab-20th-launch-booster-recovery-webcast
Continue ReadingA Russian film director and actor, plus their backups, have passed preflight medical tests for an October launch to the International Space Station to shoot scenes for a movie dubbed “Challenge.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/russia-announces-space-station-movie-crew
Continue ReadingA gorgeous spiral galaxy,M104 is famousfor its nearly edge-onprofile featuring a broad ring of obscuring dust lanes.Seen in silhouette against an extensive central bulge of stars,the swath of cosmic dust lends abroad brimmed hat-like appearance to the galaxy suggestinga more popular moniker, the Sombrero Galaxy.This sharp optical view of the well-known galaxy madefrom ground-based image data was processed to preservedetails often lost in overwhelming glare of M104’sbright central bulge.
Continue ReadingThe primary mirror of the long-awaited James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) was opened for the last time on Earth before the launch of the observatory, currently scheduled for October 31, 2021. During some of the final checkouts before the telescope heads to space, engineers commanded the 18 hexagonal mirrors to fully expand and lock into place, just like they will do once the Webb telescope reaches its destination in space.
Continue ReadingIf you’re a fan of titanium, you should head to the nearest supernova. You’ll get more than enough of it. And its presence can help astronomers understand how supernovae work. Continue reading “Exploding Stars are Titanium Factories” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.universetoday.com/151143/exploding-stars-are-titanium-factories/
Continue ReadingThe Gaia spacecraft is an impressive feat of engineering. Its primary mission is to map the position and motion of more than a billion stars in our galaxy, creating the most comprehensive map of the Milky Way thus far. Gaia collects such a large amount of precision data that it can make discoveries well beyond its main mission.
Continue ReadingAstronomers finally managed to observe a comet nearing the end of its life. And they found that it’s covered in talcum powder. They have no idea why. Continue reading “A Comet Seen at the end of its Life. It’s covered in talcum powder” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.universetoday.com/151145/a-comet-seen-at-the-end-of-its-life-its-covered-in-talcum-powder/
Continue ReadingWhat if we had the ability to chase down interstellar objects passing through our Solar System, like Oumuamua or Comet Borisov? Such a spacecraft would need to be ready to go at a moment’s notice, with the capacity to increase speed and change direction quickly. That’s the idea behind a new mission concept called the Extrasolar Object Interceptor and Sample Return spacecraft.
Continue ReadingA nova that first brightened in March of 2021 has now flared bright enough to be seen without binoculars or a telescope. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/todays-image/v1405-cas-nova-in-cassiopeia-how-to-see
Continue ReadingIn the year 2051, the fate of the Earth depends on soldiers and civilians from 30 years back in time in Amazon Prime’s “The Tomorrow War.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/the-tomorrow-war-amazon-prime-teaser-trailer
Continue ReadingFor the past five weeks, Perseverance has been focused primarily on supporting and documenting the flights of NASA’s Ingenuity helicopter. But the rover has been doing some science work, too. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-rover-perseverance-mysterious-rocks-photos
Continue ReadingThe new seasons of both “Star Trek: Discovery” and “Star Trek: Lower Decks” are set to premiere this year on Paramount+. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-trek-discovery-lower-decks-season-teaser-breakdown
Continue ReadingAn autonomous submarine set to revolutionize deep-sea exploration will test technology for future space missions to moons with hidden oceans. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/orpheus-ocean-autonomous-submarine-europa-technology
Continue ReadingClosest to the Sun on March 1, andclosest to planet Earth on April 23, thisComet ATLAS (C/2020 R4)shows a faint greenish coma and short tailin this pretty, telescopic field of view.Captured at its position on May 5,the comet was within the boundaries of northern constellation Canes Venatici(the Hunting Dogs),and near the line-of-sight to intriguing background galaxies popularlyknown as theWhale and the Hockey Stick.
Continue ReadingSpaceX books a mission to the moon funded entirely by Dogecoin just days after SpaceX founder Elon Musk joked on Saturday Night Live about his role in spreading memes about the cryptocurrency. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-dogecoin-moon-mission
Continue ReadingChina’s plucky Yutu 2 rover is about to wake up and continue to explore the far side of the moon as the nation works to land a rover on Mars this May. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-yutu-2-moon-rover-chang-e-4-wake-up-may-202
Continue ReadingWithin the Milky Way, there are an estimated 200 to 400 billion stars, all of which orbit around the center of our galaxy in a coordinated cosmic dance. As they orbit, stars in the galactic disk (where our Sun is located) periodically shuffle about and get closer to one another. At times, this can have a drastic effect on the star that experience a close encounter, disrupting their systems and causing planets to be ejected.
Continue ReadingNow 8 years into its travels in the deep reaches of space between the stars, Voyager 1 has detected a faint, low-level hum. It stems from the vibration of the plasma, or ionized gas, in interstellar space. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/voyager-1-droning-hum-plasma-interstellar-space
Continue ReadingChina conducted two launches of classified Yaogan satellites in the last week while much of the world waited to see where and when the Long March 5B would fall. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-launches-more-classified-yaogan-satellites
Continue ReadingYou might have been wondering where the most brilliant of all the planets has been in recent months. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/venus-returns-evening-star-may-2021
Continue ReadingCommander Musilova pranked the new Selene V crew with the help of a previous crew at the HI-SEAS habitat, as part of their initiation to surviving their analog lunar mission. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/hi-seas-selene-v-moon-analog-mission-commander-report-1
Continue ReadingTwo neutron stars. One is 50% more massive than the other, yet they are almost exactly the same size. The results have big implications for understanding what neutron stars are really made of. Continue reading “How Squeezable are Neutron Stars?” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.universetoday.com/151140/how-squeezable-are-neutron-stars/
Continue ReadingRocket Lab will fish another booster out of the sea this weekend, if all goes according to plan. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/rocket-lab-booster-ocean-recovery
Continue ReadingThe May Moon Meets Venus and Mercury, at dusk en route to eclipse season and more. Wonder where all the solar system action is hiding? While the dusk sky may seem devoid of planets (save for Mars), that’s all about to change this evening. The watch-phrase for astronomy in May 2021 is to ‘follow the Moon’ as it makes several spectacular planetary passes, then kicks off the first eclipse season of the year.
Continue ReadingAs the sun’s activity waxes and wanes, so does the ionosphere of Venus, a key layer in the upper atmosphere, according to new observations that cinch a decades-old suspicion. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/venus-natural-radio-emission-burst-detected
Continue ReadingA never-ending detonation could be the key to hypersonic flight and space planes that can seamlessly fly from Earth into orbit. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/detonations-propel-hypersonic-craft-into-space.html
Continue ReadingWhat’s better than a quasar? That’s right, two quasars. Astronomers have spotted for the first time two rare double-quasars, and the results show us the dynamic, messy consequences of galaxy formation. Continue reading “Astronomers see a Rare “Double Quasar” in a Pair of Merging Galaxies” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.universetoday.com/151141/astronomers-see-a-rare-double-quasar-in-a-pair-of-merging-galaxies/
Continue ReadingScientists have spotted water in a primitive meteorite, expanding our understanding of the ancient solar system. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/discovery-liquid-water-sutters-mill-meteorite
Continue ReadingPlans are firming up to bring a sample of Mars back to Earth in 2031. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-sample-return-plans
Continue ReadingThe high-tech EDEN ISS Martian greenhouse in Antarctica has produced an abundant harvest of vegetables, proving the technology might be on track for deployment on the moon in the next decade. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-lunar-greenhouse-antarctica-harvest
Continue ReadingIs the night sky darkest in the direction opposite the Sun?No. In fact, a rarely discernable faint glow known as the gegenschein (German for “counter glow”) can be seen 180 degrees around from the Sun in an extremely dark sky.The gegenschein is sunlight back-scattered off small interplanetarydust particles. These dust particles are millimeter sized splinters from asteroids and orbit in the ecliptic plane of the planets.
Continue ReadingThings have been heating up lately over at Blue Origin, the commercial spaceflight company launched by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. Since Bezos stepped down as CEO of Amazon to take a more hands-on role with his other projects, the company has made some rather positive strides. This includes a “dress rehearsal” test flight that took place on April 14th and brought their New Shepard a step closer to bringing passengers to space.
Continue ReadingCommander Musilova reflects on how freshly baked and grown food can significantly affect a crew’s motivation to persevere through hardships during an analog lunar mission. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/hi-seas-selene-iv-moon-analog-mission-commander-report-4
Continue ReadingA comparison of images captured in different wavelengths by the Hubble Space Telescope and a ground-based observatory in Hawaii helps shed light on how Jupiter’s massive storms formed. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/stunning-jupiter-photos-hubble-telescope-video
Continue ReadingNASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has unfurled its big golden mirror for the final time on Earth ahead of its planned launch later this year. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/james-webb-space-telescope-final-mirror-test
Continue ReadingColdplay found a higher stage to debut their new single, “Higher Power.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/coldplay-higher-power-space-station-pesquet-patch
Continue ReadingEvidence of what may be the youngest eruption seen yet on Mars suggests the Red Planet may still be volcanically active, raising the possibility it was recently habitable. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-still-volcanically-active-elysium-planitia
Continue ReadingEver feel like no matter how far you fly you end up in the same spot? Ingenuity certainly does. The helicopter that has been making dozens of headlines lately for all of the firsts it is achieving as part of its mission on Mars so far has only returned back to its original take-off point.
Continue ReadingWhite dwarfs have some surprisingly strong magnetic fields, and one team of astronomers may have finally found the reason why. When they cool, they can activate a dynamo mechanism similar to what powers the Earth’s magnetic field. Continue reading “How can White Dwarfs Produce Such Powerful Magnetic Fields?” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.
Continue ReadingTwo companies, OneWeb and SpaceX, are racing to put fleets of thousands of communication satellites into orbit. In March they had their first near-miss. Avoidance maneuvers were successful, but how many more close calls will they face in the future? Continue reading “Starlink and OneWeb Have Their First Avoidance Maneuver With Each Other’s Constellations”
Continue ReadingA giant gas exoplanet in an unusually large orbit has been directly imaged by astronomers via the Young Suns Exoplanet Survey (YSES). It is 20 times as far from its star as Jupiter is from our sun. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/giant-exoplanet-yses-2b-imaged-huge-orbit-sunlike-star
Continue ReadingIt’s widely known by now that the “dark side” of the moon, made famous by Pink Floyd, isn’t actually dark. It gets as much sunlight as the side that is tidally locked facing Earth. However, it is dark in one very important way – it isn’t affected by radio signals emanating from Earth itself.
Continue ReadingWhat conditions could lead to clashes in space? Is such a situation a given, or can conflicts be short-circuited ahead of time? Space.com asked experts for their thoughts. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/is-space-war-inevitable-anti-satellite-technoloy
Continue ReadingA new space museum will have an unusual highlight: lunar artifacts that have yet to land on the moon. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/moonshot-museum-astrobotic-pittsburgh
Continue ReadingNASA and Texas-based company Axiom Space have agreed on terms for the first private astronaut mission to the International Space Station, which will launch as soon as January 2022. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-axiom-private-space-station-flight-agreement
Continue ReadingA bottle of merlot that spent a year aboard the International Space Station is up for sale at Christie’s auction house. It is expected to earn roughly $1 million Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-aged-wine-christies-million-dollars
Continue ReadingThe core stage of China’s Long March 5B rocket – which launched the Tianhe space station module – apparently plummeted into the Indian Ocean late May 8, 2021. It was one of the largest-ever pieces of space debris to make an uncontrolled reentry back into Earth’s atmosphere. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/todays-image/china-uncontrollable-long-march-5b-core-stage-hurls-towards-earth
Continue ReadingWhat’s happening behind Uluru? A United Nations World Heritage Site,Uluru is an extraordinary 350-meter high mountain in central Australia that rises sharply from nearly flat surroundings.Composed of sandstone, Uluru has slowly formed over the past 300 million years as softer rock eroded away. In the background of the featured image taken in mid-May, a raging thunderstorm is visible.
Continue ReadingThe magnetic fields of Uranus and Neptune are really, seriously messed up. And we don’t know why. Continue reading “Both Uranus and Neptune Have Really Bizarre Magnetic Fields” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.universetoday.com/151135/both-uranus-and-neptune-have-really-bizarre-magnetic-fields/
Continue ReadingThe samples will land in Utah in September 2023. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/osiris-rex-spacecraft-returning-asteroid-bennu-samples
Continue ReadingJeff Bezos’ Blue Origin plans to auction off a seat for its debut crewed spaceflight on July 20, but you should read the conditions carefully before applying. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/blue-origin-space-tourist-auction-terms
Continue ReadingA probable fireball lit up the skies above the Minneapolis-St. Paul area early Sunday morning (May 9), at 3 a.m. local time, according to reports. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/minnesota-fireball-video-doorbell-camera
Continue ReadingA small NASA sounding rocket will launch tonight (May 10), creating a brief, colorful light show over the U.S. East Coast. Here’s how to watch. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-kinet-x-rocket-launch-clouds-visibility-webcast
Continue ReadingA couple of charts from master chart-maker Guy Ottewell, showing Mercury in the sky now and throughout 2021. Plus a word about a lost whale … Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/todays-image/charts-guy-ottewell-mercury-2021
Continue ReadingCosmologists love universe simulations. Even models covering hundreds of millions of light years can be useful for understanding fundamental aspects of cosmology and the early universe. There’s just one problem – they’re extremely computationally intensive. A 500 million light year swath of the universe could take more than 3 weeks to simulate.
Continue ReadingMany planetary systems may get snuffed out before they even get a chance to form, according to new research. The culprit: nearby stars, capable of evaporating entire protoplanetary disks just when they begin to form. Continue reading “Young Stars can Evaporate Nearby Disks Before They can Form Planets” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.
Continue ReadingIf humanity wants to travel between stars, people are going to need to travel faster than the fastest-moving stuff known in our universe: light. New research suggests that it might be possible to build warp drives and beat the galactic speed limit. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/warp-drive-chances-of-faster-than-light-space-travel
Continue ReadingAfter a huge Chinese rocket plummeted apparently into the ocean, NASA’s new administrator condemned the country’s use of launch technology that makes uncontrolled reentries from orbit. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-rocket-body-fall-implications
Continue ReadingA massive “oddball” star’s violent death has scientists puzzled. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/oddball-supernova-star-hubble-telescope
Continue ReadingESA employees create a music video parody of Queen’s song “Bohemian Rhapsody.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/european-space-agency-bohemian-rhapsody-queen-parody
Continue ReadingAfter more than two years circling a lumpy space rock called Bennu, it’s finally time for NASA’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft to head back to Earth with a full load precious cargo: pieces of an asteroid. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-asteroid-bennu-probe-osiris-rex-headed-home
Continue ReadingA never-before-seen meteor shower will sprinkle tiny pieces of comet dust over Earth’s southernmost regions later this year. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/comet-finlay-new-meteor-shower-2021
Continue ReadingClusters of stars can be near or far, young or old, diffuse or compact. The featured image shows two quite contrasting open star clusters in the same field.M35, on the lower left, is relatively nearby at 2800light years distant, relatively young at 150 million years old, and relatively diffuse, with about 2500 stars spread out over a volume 30 light years across.
Continue ReadingAstronomers have identified 5 multi-star systems that have stable habitable zones. This means that any rocky worlds that may exist in those zones could potentially have life. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/astronomers-find-5-multi-star-systems-with-stable-habitable-zones
Continue ReadingBinary stars – a star system consisting of two stars – are extremely useful. They give all the information needed to measure the stars masses’. Here is how. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/how-astronomers-learn-the-masses-of-double-stars
Continue ReadingNew measurements from Parker Solar Probe – the first new direct measurements of Venus’ atmosphere in nearly 30 years – showed an unexpected natural radio signal being emitted by Venus’ ionosphere. The probe made the discovery while using Venus as a “gravity slingshot” to come closer to the sun. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.
Continue ReadingSpaceX founder Elon Musk landed on late-night TV Saturday (May 8) as the host of “Saturday Night Live.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/elon-musk-saturday-night-live-recap
Continue ReadingScientists using South Africa’s MeerKAT radio telescope have detected 8 new millisecond pulsars in the hearts of globular clusters. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/8-new-millisecond-pulsars-discovered
Continue ReadingThe intractable “three-body problem” gets closer to being solved with breakthrough study. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/three-body-problem-statistical-solution
Continue ReadingOn March 19th, 2021, the Biden Administration announced that they had nominated a successor for the role of NASA Administrator. Their nominee was Sen. Clarence William Nelson II (aka. Bill Nelson), a Democratic Senator from Florida, an attorney, and a former payload specialist at NASA. On Monday, May 3rd, he assumed the role of 14th NASA Administrator during a ceremony where he was given the oath of office.
Continue ReadingA SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched 60 Starlink internet satellites into orbit early Sunday (May 9) and stuck a landing in a record 10th flight. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-starlink-27-10th-falcon-9-rocket-launch-landing-success
Continue ReadingThe 23-ton core stage of a Chinese Long March 5B booster crashed back to Earth Saturday night (May 8), ending 10 controversial days aloft that captured the attention of the world. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/chinese-rocket-booster-long-march-5b-space-junk-crash
Continue ReadingThe dark Horsehead Nebula and the glowingOrion Nebula are contrasting cosmic vistas.Adrift 1,500 light-years away in one ofthe night sky’smost recognizableconstellations,they appear in opposite corners of the abovestunning mosaic.The familiar Horseheadnebula appears as a dark cloud, a small silhouettenotched against the long red glow at the lower left.Alnitak is the easternmost star inOrion’s belt and is seen as the brightest star to the left of theHorsehead.
Continue ReadingSpaceX is preparing to launch one of its Falcon 9 rockets for a record 10th time to deliver 60 Starlink satellites into orbit. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-starlink-26-10th-falcon-9-launch-webcast
Continue ReadingBack in March, NASA’s InSight lander detected two large quakes from a geologically active region of Mars called the Cerberus Fossae. Now, using imagery from the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, which circles the red planet at an altitude of about 300km, researchers have discovered that the Cerberus Fossae region holds the most recent evidence of volcanic activity ever seen on Mars.
Continue ReadingResearchers say the new network will be unhackable and able to coordinate systems to unprecedented levels. Many of the deeper implications, however, cannot be foreseen. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/three-node-quantum-network
Continue ReadingAstronomers are hoping to use the wake of stars to test the existing theories of dark matter. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/cosmic-wake-tests-dark-matter
Continue ReadingDespite promising technology demonstrations, there is no one-size-fits-all solution for the growing problem of taking out the orbital trash Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-junk-removal-is-not-going-smoothly
Continue ReadingIn this evocative night scene a dusty central Milky Wayrises over theancient Andeanarchaeological site of Yacoraite innorthwestern Argentina.The denizens of planet Earthreaching skywardare the large Argentine saguaro cactus currentlynative to the arid region.The unusual yellow-hued reflection nebula above is created bydust scattering starlightaround red giant star Antares.Alpha star of the constellation Scorpius,Antares is over 500 light-years distant.
Continue ReadingOn April 30th, 2021, the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter achieved yet another milestone and set new records with its fourth flight on Mars. This time around, the helicopter took off at 12:33 AM Mars Standard Time (10:49 AM EDT; 07:49 AM PDT) and ascended to an altitude of 5 meters (16 feet).
Continue ReadingIngenuity made its fifth Martian flight today (May 7), cruising to a new patch of ground on its first one-way trip on the Red Planet. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-helicopter-ingenuity-fifth-flight-new-airfield
Continue ReadingOn Earth, scientists study rock layers and the fossils embedded in them to learn about ancient life. A new study focused on red Mars – the desert planet – did something similar. It looked at the record of changing habitability preserved in ancient dune fields. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/history-of-mars-habitability-preserved-in-ancient-dunes
Continue ReadingNBC’s original sci-fi show “Debris” is nearing its Season 1 finale with just three episodes left and if you’re not already watching it, you ought to be. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/debris-tv-show-nbc-sci-fi-potential
Continue ReadingChina’s Long March 5B rocket core stage plummets to Earth this weekend. You have almost nothing to worry about. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-rocket-falling-from-space-dont-worry
Continue ReadingYou can see two space stations in the night sky this weekend, China’s Tianhe and the International Space Station. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-tianhe-space-station-may-2021-night-sky
Continue ReadingSeveral websites give regular updates on the Chinese Long March 5B rocket core that’s uncontrollably falling to Earth, with an expected re-entry on Saturday night (May 8). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/how-to-track-china-falling-rocket-booster
Continue ReadingU.S. Space Command is closely tracking a large Chinese rocket body falling uncontrollably back to Earth that is predicted to hit the atmosphere sometime on Saturday (May 8). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/us-wont-shoot-falling-chinese-rocket-booster
Continue ReadingStarlink is one of the most ambitious space missions we’ve ever undertaken. The current plan is to put 12,000 communication satellites in low-Earth orbit, with the possibility of another 30,000 later. Just getting them into orbit is a huge engineering challenge, and with so many chunks of metal in orbit, some folks worry it could lead to a cascade of collisions that makes it impossible for satellites to survive.
Continue ReadingIt’s been another week of enthusiastic space chatter and we’ve got some highlights for you. Be sure to sign up for the Space.com forums and join the discussions today! Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-forums-may-7-2021
Continue ReadingNASA’s Perseverance rover captured the whirring of Ingenuity’s fast-spinning rotors during the little chopper’s fourth Red Planet flight, which took place on April 30. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-helicopter-ingenuity-flight-audio
Continue ReadingThe Parker Solar Probe has been getting in a lot of extracurricular activity lately. Originally designed to observe the Sun, the probe has been taking full advantage of its path through the solar system. In addition to snapping pictures of comets, the probe has repeatedly focused on Venus, including capturing an image peering underneath the cloud cover of the notoriously hot world.
Continue ReadingThe English vocabulary has some words that only make sense from an Earth-bound perspective. Earthquake is one of those. Even in some science fiction and fantasy books, where the action takes place somewhere other than Earth, that team is used to denote the ground shaking. It’s therefore nice to see planetary scientists trying to expand the root word to other planets.
Continue ReadingNew research suggests that the Mars underground has the right ingredients for present-day microbial life. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/mars-microbial-life-ingredients-below-surface
Continue ReadingAstronomers have long struggled to pin down how long a day lasts on Venus, but new research suggests the difficulty stems not from flawed measurements but from real variations in the planet’s spin. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/venus-day-length-changing-radar-measurements
Continue ReadingA Finnish-led team has new insights into auroral “dunes” first reported in scientific literature a year ago. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/dune-aurora-phenomenon-atmosphere-boundary
Continue ReadingIngenuity is scheduled to make its fifth Martian flight today (May 7), a jaunt that will be unlike anything the 4-lb. (1.8 kilograms) chopper has attempted so far. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-helicopter-ingenuity-fifth-flight-preview
Continue ReadingAstronomers observe as a giant black hole sucks in a spaghettified star. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spaghettified-star-observed-near-black-hole
Continue ReadingSixty years ago, near thedawn of the space age,NASA controllers “lit the candle” and sentMercury astronaut Alan Shepardarcing into space atop a Redstone rocket.His cramped space capsule was dubbed Freedom 7.Broadcast live to a global television audience, the historicMercury-Redstone 3(MR-3) spacecraft was launched fromCape Canaveral Florida at 9:34 a.m. Eastern Time on May 5, 1961.
Continue ReadingSpaceX boss Elon Musk is hosting “Saturday Night Live” this weekend, on a show that features Miley Cyrus as the musical guest. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/elon-musk-saturday-night-live
Continue ReadingNew York Times bestselling author Andy Weir taps into extreme science once again for his new sci-fi saga from Ballantine Books, ‘Project Hail Mary.’ Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/project-hail-mary-andy-weir-book-interview
Continue ReadingBoeing’s Starliner astronaut taxi will launch on its second test flight this summer, if all goes according to plan. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/boeing-starliner-capsule-test-flight-july-30
Continue ReadingAn astronomer spotted a huge Chinese rocket core falling uncontrolled from orbit, as the White House weighed in on the tricky international situation. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/falling-chinese-rocket-debris-photo-white-house
Continue ReadingChina’s Long March 5B rocket successfully reached orbit as planned. The core stage, however, also reached orbit, and may now be one of the largest ever to make an uncontrolled reentry back into Earth’s atmosphere. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/china-uncontrollable-long-march-5b-core-stage-hurls-towards-earth
Continue ReadingNASA’s Roman space telescope mission – launching sometime in the mid-2020s – is expected to find at least 100,000 new exoplanets orbiting other stars, say astronomers. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/nasa-roman-space-telescope-will-find-100000-new-exoplanets
Continue ReadingThe Chinese Tianwen-1 mission’s Zhurong rover will attempt to land on the surface of Mars in mid-May 2021. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/chinese-mars-spacecraf-zhurong-may2021-land-attempt
Continue ReadingESA astronaut Thomas Pesquet shares space-tested cleaning tips as he prepares for a cleaning day on the International Space Station, where special surfaces help to keep microbes at bay. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-station-cleaning-tips-astronaut-thomas-pesquet
Continue ReadingFor decades, cosmologists have wondered if the large-scale structure of the universe is a fractal — that is, if it looks the same no matter how large the scale. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/universe-pattern-fractals-cosmic-web
Continue ReadingTwo prominent space advocacy groups are cheering the new generation of Mars explorers. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-advocates-hail-mars-missions
Continue ReadingXilinx’s radiation-resistant integrated circuits help power cameras and instruments on NASA’s Perseverance rover. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-rovers-radiation-protection-xilinx
Continue ReadingNGC 3199 lies about 12,000 light-years away,a glowing cosmic cloud in the nautical southern constellationof Carina.The nebula is about 75 light-years across in thisnarrowband, false-color view. Though the deep image reveals a more or less completebubble shape, it does look very lopsided with a much brighter edgealong the top.Near the center is aWolf-Rayet star,a massive, hot, short-lived star that generates an intense stellar wind.
Continue ReadingOn the afternoon of May 5th, 2021, at 05:24 PM local time, SpaceX made its fifth attempt at a high-altitude test flight and soft landing with a Starship prototype. Given the outcomes of the previous test, this event had many people on the edge of their seats. In all four attempts, the prototypes managed to reach their maximum altitude and pull off the bellyflop maneuver, but then exploded during landing (or shortly thereafter).
Continue ReadingSpaceX’s latest Starship prototype just aced a high-altitude test flight, marking a big step forward in the company’s plans to help extend humanity’s footprint beyond Earth. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-starship-sn15-launch-landing-success
Continue ReadingScientists have used radio waves to precisely measure Venus’ spin rate and tilt on its axis. We knew the Venus day was exceedingly long, but now we know that the length of a day on Venus regularly changes in length! Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/venus-length-of-day-spin-rate-axial-tilt-radio-waves
Continue ReadingIn and around Florida, at least, no more “finders keepers” once a new bill becomes law on July 1. The Spaceflight Assets bill affirmed by the Florida legislature in late April 2021 requires that anyone who finds “reasonably identifiable” spacecraft parts make a “reasonable effort” to notify the hardware’s owner.
Continue ReadingThe gravity of the Large Magellanic Cloud – one of the Milky Way’s satellite dwarf galaxies – is collecting stars behind it in a trail, like the wake from a boat, as it travels through our galaxy’s halo. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/map-milky-way-halo-large-magellanic-wake-dark-matter
Continue ReadingCheck out these pics from the annual Eta Aquariid meteor shower. The peak morning was likely May 5, 2021, but the following morning, May 6, might be good, too. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/todays-image/photos-2021-eta-aquariids
Continue ReadingThe upcoming atmospheric re-entry of a Chinese Long March 5B rocket body is a reminder of a much larger problem, experts say. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-huge-rocket-falling-from-space-junk-problem
Continue ReadingFollow along with me, Space.com senior writer Chelsea Gohd, as I become an analog astronaut in a brand new documentary premiering on Space.com this Friday at noon EDT (1600 GMT). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/hi-seas-analog-astronaut-space-documentary-premiere
Continue ReadingThe Dragon spacecraft Resilience may have just returned to Earth, but it already has a new mission: to carry the first private astronaut flight for SpaceX. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-crew-dragon-resilience-private-inspiration4-mission
Continue ReadingRed wine stored at the International Space Station for more than a year returned to Earth looking and testing a bit different, and it aged faster than wine on Earth. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/red-wine-in-space-aged-faster
Continue ReadingBlue Origin is targeting July 20 for the debut astronaut launch of its New Shepard vehicle, which is designed to take people and scientific experiments on brief trips to suborbital space. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/blue-origin-new-shepard-first-astronaut-flight-july-20
Continue ReadingAh, dark matter, you continue to allude us. The stuff is incredibly difficult to study. It doesn’t interact with light, so our evidence of it is based upon its gravitational effects on light and visible matter. And the biggest difficulty is that we still don’t know what it is. Efforts to detect dark matter directly have come up empty, as have indirect methods such as looking for evidence of dark matter through things such as excess gamma-rays in the Milky Way.
Continue ReadingAstronomers try to solve the mystery of antihelium by searching for antistars. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/potential-antistars-in-milky-way
Continue Reading“Our shuttles need to refuel before they burn for the moon…” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/for-all-mankind-space-shuttle-to-the-moon
Continue ReadingIt was 60 years ago today (May 5) that Alan Shepard, America’s first spaceflyer, urged nervous flight controllers to ‘‘fix your little problem and light this candle” to send him into space. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-first-human-spaceflight-60-years-changes
Continue ReadingConservators have spruced up Alan Shepard’s spacesuit and Mercury capsule. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/alan-shepard-capsule-spacesuit-smithsonian-inspection
Continue ReadingThe private Dream Chaser space plane will touch down at the Launch and Landing Facility (LLF) to wrap up its cargo missions to the International Space Station for NASA. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/dream-chaser-space-plane-shuttle-landing-facility
Continue ReadingWhat creates STEVEs?Strong Thermal Emission Velocity Enhancements (STEVEs) have likely been seen since antiquity, but only in the past five years has it been realized that their colors and shapes make them different from auroras.Seen as single bright streaks of pink and purple, the origin of STEVEs remain an active topic of research.
Continue ReadingMike Massimino and Garrett Reisman are quick to clarify the title of their new podcast. “We are not funny guys, we’re funny astronauts!” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/2-funny-astronauts-massimino-reisman-podcast
Continue ReadingMay the 4th be With You! Blasting out of Mos Eisley Space Port, the Millennium Falcon carries our adventurers off Tatooine bringing Luke Skywalker across the threshold into space. With Imperial Star Destroyers closing, Luke bemoans Han Solo’s delay in jumping to Hyperspace. It takes time to make these calculations through the Falcon’s “Navicomputer.
Continue ReadingLearn what happened to Boba Fett before taking Han Solo to Jabba The Hutt in this epic five-title event series coming in May. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-wars-bounty-hunters-comic
Continue ReadingVenus, aka. Earth’s “Sister Planet,” has always been shrouded in mystery for astronomers. Despite being planet Earth’s closest neighbor, scientists remained ignorant of what Venus’ surface even looked like for well into the 20th century, thanks to its incredibly dense and opaque atmosphere. Even in the age of robotic space exploration, its surface has been all but inaccessible to probes and landers.
Continue ReadingSpaceX launched its own version of the “fastest hunk of junk in the galaxy,” the Falcon 9, on Star Wars Day (aka “May the Fourth”). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-starlink-25-satellite-mission-launch-rocket-landing
Continue ReadingIndustrial Light and Magic pulls back the curtain on its stunning work for the second season of Disney Plus’ mega-popular “Star Wars” series “The Mandalorian.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-wars-the-mandalorian-season-2-special-effects-video
Continue ReadingAn animatronic “Baby Yoda” toy from Hasbro will blast into stores during the fall to use the Force and eat snacks. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-wars-galactic-snackin-grogo-animatronic-hasbro-toy
Continue ReadingRocks can tell us a lot about a planet. On Earth, the study of geology has been around for hundreds of years and has resulted in such scientific findings as the theory of plate tectonics and the discovery of dinosaur fossils. Geology on Mars has not had as long and storied a history, but with the rovers that have landed on the planet in the last few decades, Martian geology has started to bloom.
Continue ReadingDisney’s newest cruise liner sets sail summer of 2022 featuring an elegant new adult bar called the “Star Wars: Hyperspace Lounge.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-wars-hyperspace-lounge-disney-cruise-ship
Continue ReadingNASA’s next megarocket for the moon, the Space Launch System (SLS) has arrived in Florida. The behemoth’s core stage arrived at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center via barge last Tuesday evening (April 27). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/artemis-1-sls-rocket-core-stage-arrives-florida
Continue ReadingThe outer reaches of the Milky Way galaxy are a different place. Stars are much harder to come by, with most of this “galactic halo” being made up of empty space. But scientists theorize that there is an abundance of one particular thing in this desolate area – dark matter. Now, a team from Harvard and the University of Arizona (UA) spent some time studying and modeling one of the galaxy’s nearest neighbors to try to tease out more information about that dark matter, and as a result came up with an all new way to look at the halo itself.
Continue ReadingIn May 2019, astronomers measured the largest flare ever from Proxima Centauri, the closest star to our sun. What do such flares mean for possible alien life, on a planet in the Proxima Centauri system, only 4 light-years away? Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/massive-flare-proxima-centauri-what-it-means-alien-life-et
Continue ReadingMeet the bad boys of Clone Force 99 in “The Bad Batch,” 16-episode spinoff of “Star Wars: The Clone Wars” on Disney Plus. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-wars-the-bad-batch-disney-plus-premiere
Continue ReadingThe last quarter moon will shine like a big, cheesy taco in the evening sky tonight (May 4), and Taco Bell is celebrating the lunar phase by giving away free tacos. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/taco-bell-taco-moon-giveaway
Continue ReadingSpaceX is getting in on the Star Wars Day action as it’s planning to launch its own Falcon into space this May the Fourth. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-starlink-25-star-wars-day-launch-webcast
Continue ReadingThat’s no sunspot.It’s the International Space Station (ISS) caught passing in front of the Sun.Sunspots, individually, have a dark central umbra, a lighter surrounding penumbra, and no Dragon capsules attached. By contrast, the ISS is a complex and multi-spired mechanism, one of the largest and most complicated spacecraft ever created by humanity.
Continue ReadingProject Artemis, NASA’s long-awaited plan for sending astronauts to the Moon for the first time since the Apollo Era, has taken many steps forward. Aside from the development of the Space Launch System (SLS), the Orion spacecraft, and the elements that will make up the Lunar Gateway, NASA recently awarded SpaceX with the contract to build the Human Landing System (HLS) that will transport astronauts to the lunar surface.
Continue ReadingOn its way to a splashdown with four astronauts, SpaceX’s Crew Dragon “Resilience” shed some of its parts. If you find them, you can’t keep them. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/florida-law-spacecraft-debris
Continue ReadingA large Chinese rocket is set to make an uncontrolled reentry back into Earth’s atmosphere, but it is not yet clear exactly where or when the debris will hit our planet. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-space-station-rocket-launch-debris-falling
Continue ReadingThe Force is strong with Star Wars deals this May the Fourth and we’ve been scouring the web for all the best Star Wars gifts to give loved ones (including yourself of course). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/38802-best-star-wars-deals.html
Continue ReadingΔιαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/eta-aquarid-meteor-shower-2021-peaks-soon
Continue ReadingThere’s a new NASA chief in town. Today (May 3), former U.S. senator Bill Nelson (D-Fla.), 78, was sworn in as the agency’s 14th administrator. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/bill-nelson-sworn-in-nasa-administrator
Continue ReadingHere’s where you padawans can use the Force Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-wars-day-2021-video-game-deals
Continue Reading‘Into the Dark’ is part of a series discussing the Jedi Order’s finest hour Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-wars-the-high-republic-into-the-dark-deal
Continue ReadingIn the vastness of space, astronomers are likely to find instances of almost every astronomical phenomena if they look hard enough. Many planetary phenomena are starting to come into sharper focus as the astronomy community continues to focus on finding exoplanets. Now a team led by Yifan Zhou at UT Austin has directly imaged a gas giant still in formation.
Continue ReadingThe European Space Agency wants to launch an orbiting telescope to monitor small pieces of space debris only a few millimeters in size to reduce risk of damaging collisions. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/orbiting-space-debris-telescope-esa
Continue ReadingThe Hubble Space Telescope peered out into the cosmos, 379 light-years from Earth, and spotted a giant planet forming, the youngest planet ever spotted by the space telescope. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/hubble-space-telescope-pds-70b-exoplanet
Continue ReadingThe increasing number of satellites and space debris orbiting Earth could prevent astronomers from making crucial discoveries. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-junk-blocks-view-of-cosmos
Continue ReadingResearchers propose learning more about dark matter by looking for its effects inside exoplanets. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/dark-matter-destroying-itself-inside-exoplanets
Continue ReadingAfter the most famous voyage of modern times, it was time to go home.After proving that humanity has the ability to go beyond the confines of planet Earth, the first humans to walk on another world – Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin – flew the ascent stage of their Lunar Module back to meet Michael Collins in the moon-orbiting Command and Service Module.
Continue ReadingAstrophotography is one of the most gratifying parts of space exploration, and there’s nothing better at it than Hubble. Recently, it celebrated the 31st anniversary of its launch by taking a spectacular image of one of the most impressive stars in the sky – AG Carinae. In the not too distant future, Hubble, or a successor, might be able to capture an even more spectacular display from the star when it goes supernova.
Continue ReadingLast weekend (April 24th), China celebrated its sixth “National Space Day” (aka. Aerospace Industry Achievement Exhibition) in Nanjing, an event that highlights advances China has made in space. Similar to Space Day that is held each year on the first Thursday in May (this year, it will be held on May 7th), the goal is to foster interest in space exploration and the STEMS so as to inspire the next generation of astronauts and aerospace engineers.
Continue ReadingIf you’ve been following developments in astronomy over the last few years, you may have heard about the so-called “crisis in cosmology,” which has astronomers wondering whether there might be something wrong with our current understanding of the Universe. This crisis revolves around the rate at which the Universe expands: measurements of the expansion rate in the present Universe don’t line up with measurements of the expansion rate during the early Universe.
Continue ReadingThe Breakthrough Listen project has made several attempts to find evidence of alien civilizations through radio astronomy. Its latest effort focuses attention on the center of our galaxy. Continue reading “Breakthrough Listen Searched for Signals From Intelligent Civilizations Near the Center of the Milky Way” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.universetoday.com/151063/breakthrough-listen-searched-for-signals-from-intelligent-civilizations-near-the-center-of-the-milky-way/
Continue ReadingSometimes astronomers come up with awesome names for certain phenomena and then feel like they can’t use them in formal scientific contexts. Tidal Disruption Events (TDEs) are one of those – colloquially they are known as “spaghettifications” where a star is pulled apart until its constituent matter looks like a string of spaghetti.
Continue ReadingWhat’s beyond the known limits? What lies outside the boundary of the universe? The answer is … well, it’s complicated. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/whats-beyond-universe-edge
Continue ReadingWalt Disney Imagineering R&D is building an adorable dancing robotic Baby Groot for its theme parks. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/baby-groot-disney-imagineering-animatronic
Continue ReadingA new, deluxe “making-of” book revealsg the Imagineering magic behind Disney’s amazing “Star Wars”-themed land. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-wars-galaxys-edge-disney-art-book
Continue ReadingA SpaceX Dragon capsule returned four astronauts to Earth early Sunday (May 2) in the first nighttime splashdown of a NASA crew since Apollo 8 in 1968. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-crew-1-astronaut-dragon-capsule-splashdown
Continue ReadingSee photos of the SpaceX Crew-1 mission, the first operational flight of a Crew Dragon spacecraft to the International Space Station. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-crew-1-astronaut-mission-photos
Continue ReadingWhat forms lurk in the mists of the Carina Nebula?The dark ominous figures are actually molecular clouds, knots of molecular gas and dust so thick they have become opaque. In comparison, however, these clouds are typically much less dense than Earth’s atmosphere. Featured here is a detailed image of the core of the Carina Nebula, a part where both dark and colorful clouds of gas and dust are particularly prominent.
Continue ReadingSpaceX’s first long-duration astronaut mission is coming to an end, with a Dragon capsule undocking from the International Space Station and headed for a splashdown Sunday. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-crew-1-dragon-undocks-from-space-station
Continue ReadingBy Earth standards, the surface of Mars is the picture of desolation. It’s not only irradiated and cold enough to make Antarctica look balmy, but it’s also one-thousands times drier than the driest places on Earth. However, beneath the super-arid surface of the Red Planet, there are abundant supplies of water ice that could someday be accessible to human explorers (and even settlers).
Continue ReadingThe National Space Council will continue in a new form under the Biden White House with Vice President Kamala Harris at the helm. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/national-space-council-vp-kamala-harris
Continue ReadingSpaceX plans to launch the first operational flight of its Crew Dragon astronaut taxi to the International Space Station on Nov. 14, 2020. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/news/live/spacex-crew-1-mission-updates
Continue ReadingThe four astronauts of SpaceX’s first operational crewed flight for NASA are ready to come home and you can watch their return to Earth live this weekend. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-crew-1-return-to-earth-webcasts
Continue ReadingMore than a year into a very real crisis, experts gathered virtually to confront a second emergency, a potential asteroid impact — but this disaster, fortunately, was entirely hypothetical. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/planetary-defense-asteroid-impact-scenario-exercise-2021
Continue ReadingAs “Star Wars” fans worldwide gear up for the “May the Fourth” franchise celebration, Lego has a few coming deals to showcase its new sets. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/lego-star-wars-day-2021-deals
Continue ReadingTrapped in a vicious cycle of hope and despair, the Selene IV crew clings on to all comforting and bonding moments on mission to break the unhealthy pattern they’re stuck in. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/hi-seas-selene-iv-moon-analog-mission-commander-report-3
Continue ReadingEarth’s continents have been leaking nutrients into the ocean for at least 3.7 billion years, new research suggests. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/earth-continental-crust-older-than-we-thought.htm
Continue ReadingFlying at an altitude of 5 meters(just over 16 feet), on April 25 the Ingenuity helicoptersnapped this sharp image.On its second flight above the surface of Mars,its color camera was looking back toward Ingenuity’s current base atWright Brothers Fieldand Octavia E. Butler Landing marked by the tracks of thePerseverance rover at the top of the frame.
Continue ReadingAn icy satellite of Saturn, Enceladus, has been a subject of increasing interest in recent years since Cassini captured jets of water and other material being ejected out of the south pole of the moon. One particularly tantalizing hypothesis supported by the sample composition is that there might be life in the oceans under the ice shells of Enceladus.
Continue ReadingThe Wednesday (April 28) launch of the Tianhe core module will be followed by a series of cargo and crew liftoffs aimed at completing the construction of China’s space station by the end of 2022. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-space-station-assembly-plans
Continue ReadingEarly on Thursday, a Long March 5B rocket – currently the most powerful of China’s space launch vehicles – blasted off from Wenchang, carrying the first major component of an ambitious new modular space station. The station module, dubbed Tianhe (Harmony of the Heavens), marks the next big step in China’s human spaceflight program in Low Earth Orbit (LEO).
Continue ReadingIngenuity aced its fourth-ever Martian flight this morning (April 30), going farther and faster than it ever had before. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-helicopter-ingenuity-fourth-flight-success
Continue ReadingNASA’s Mars helicopter Ingenuity will keep flying for an additional 30 days (at least), the agency announced today (April 30). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-mars-helicopter-ingenuity-mission-extended
Continue ReadingAfter galaxies began to form in the early universe, the universe continued to expand. The gravitational attraction between galaxies worked to pull galaxies together into superclusters, while dark energy and its resulting cosmic expansion worked to drive these clusters apart. As a result, the universe is filled with tight clusters of galaxies separated by vast voids of mostly empty space.
Continue ReadingThe community gets into a deeper conversation about space colonization and the ever-expanding universe. Then, one member blows us away with some remarkable art! Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-forums-april-30-2021
Continue ReadingHere’s a look at the Lego Star Wars sets for 2021. Build, or build not — there is no try! Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/best-lego-star-wars-sets
Continue ReadingSpaceX may launch its latest Starship prototype from the company’s Starbase test site in South Texas soon, but exactly when is unclear. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-starship-sn15-launch-webcast
Continue ReadingNASA and SpaceX have again delayed the return to Earth for four astronauts on the Crew-1 mission to the International Space Station due to bad weather. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-spacex-crew-1-landing-delayed-again
Continue ReadingIn 2018, a small asteroid crashed into Earth, and scientists recovered pieces of it in a Botswana game reserve. Now the scientists have determined the space rock’s origin: Vesta, in the asteroid belt. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/2018-la-meteorite-vesta-botswana
Continue ReadingFormer U.S. senator Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) was officially and unanimously confirmed by the Senate to be the agency’s new administrator Thursday (April 29). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/bill-nelson-nasa-administrator-confirmed-by-senate
Continue ReadingThe International Space Station will soon open its hatches to a continuous (virtual) flow of over 100 people, and you can join them in “The INFINITE: Living Among the Stars.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/international-space-station-vr-exhibit-the-infinite
Continue ReadingCommander Musilova describes how the Selene IV crew uses lots of imagination, involving aliens and a heroic Space Force, to fight frustrations from their confinement inside the HI-SEAS habitat. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/hi-seas-selene-iv-moon-analog-mission-commander-report-2
Continue ReadingOn April 25 a nearly full moon rose just before sunset.Welcomed in a clear blue sky and framed by cherry blossoms,its familiar face was captured in this snapshotfrom Leith, Edinburgh, Scotland.Known to some as a Pink Moon,April’sfull lunar phaseoccurred with the moon near perigee.That’s the closest point in itsnot-quite-circularorbit around planet Earth,making this Pink Moon one of the closest and brightest full moonsof the year.
Continue ReadingStratolaunch’s Roc carrier plane, which is being groomed to haul hypersonic vehicles aloft, conducted its second-ever test flight this morning (April 29). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/stratolaunch-worlds-largest-airplane-roc-2nd-test-flight
Continue ReadingJeff Bezos’ Blue Origin is about to start selling seats on its New Shepard spacecraft, which is designed to people on brief trips to suborbital space. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/blue-origin-new-shepard-spaceflight-ticket-sales
Continue ReadingNASA’s Mars helicopter Ingenuity was supposed to get a real workout this morning (April 29), but things didn’t go as planned. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-helicopter-ingenuity-fourth-flight-glitch
Continue ReadingApril’s full moon, called the “Super Pink Moon,” wowed skywatchers on Monday (April 26) as it shone brightly in the night sky. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/super-pink-moon-2021-photos
Continue ReadingOn Feb. 18th, 2021, the Perseverance rover landed on Mars carrying the most advanced scientific instruments ever sent to another planet. It also carried experiments designed to push the envelope of exploration and help pave the way for crewed missions to Mars. This includes the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter, an experimental flight system designed to see if aerial systems can operate in the Martian atmosphere.
Continue ReadingA new batch of images recently arrived at Earth from JunoCam, the visible light camera on board the Juno spacecraft at Jupiter. The camera has provided stunning views of the gas giant world since the spacecraft’s arrival in 2016. Citizen scientists and imaging enthusiasts act as the camera’s virtual imaging team, participating in key steps of the process by making suggestions of areas on Jupiter to take pictures and doing the image editing work.
Continue ReadingSpaceX performed 2 “static fire” tests of its Starship SN15 prototype earlier this week. The prototype’s 1st high-altitude test flight may be later this week. Stay tuned. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/spacex-starship-sn15-1st-test-flight
Continue ReadingWith three crewed launches under its belt, SpaceX has now flown astronauts representing not only NASA, but also the European and Japanese space agencies. But there’s a glaring absence: Russia. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-russia-cosmonaut-flight-delays
Continue ReadingIntelligent aliens will soon have a space here on Earth where they can share how they made it through their technological adolescence. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/library-of-great-silence-aliens-fermi-paradox
Continue ReadingAn AI-driven space debris-dodging system could soon replace expert teams dealing with growing numbers of orbital collision threats in the increasingly cluttered near-Earth environment. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/AI-autonomous-space-debris-avoidance-esa
Continue ReadingAfter three successful test flights, NASA’s Mars helicopter Ingenuity is ready to push the envelope in the skies of the Red Planet. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-helicopter-ingenuity-ready-for-fourth-flight
Continue ReadingA different perspective can do wonders. Perceiving things from a different angle can both metaphorically and literally allow people to see things differently. And in space, there are an almost infinite number of angles that objects can be observed from. Like all perspectives, some are more informative than others. Sometimes those informative perspectives are also the hardest to reach.
Continue ReadingOur fair planetsports a curved, sunlit crescentagainst the black backdrop of space in this stunning photograph.From the unfamiliar perspective,the Earth is smalland, like atelescopic image of a distant planet,the entire horizon is completely within the field of view.Enjoyed bycrews on boardthe International Space Station,only much closer views of the planet are possible from low Earth orbit.
Continue ReadingEurope’s Vega rocket returned to flight late Wednesday (April 28), delivering to orbit Europe’s most advanced Earth observation satellite to date. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/vega-rocket-return-to-flight-pleiades-neo
Continue ReadingChina launched a module called Tianhe to Earth orbit tonight (April 28), kicking off the construction of the nation’s new space station. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-launches-core-module-tianhe-space-station
Continue ReadingA SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched a new batch of 60 Starlink internet satellites into orbit on Wednesday evening (April 28) and nailed a landing at sea to top off a successful mission. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-starlink-24-satellite-mission-launch-rocket-landing
Continue ReadingFollowing his death at age 90, we look back at Apollo 11 astronaut Michael Collins’ colorful life in photos. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/michael-collins-nasa-apollo-11-astronaut-photos
Continue ReadingChina is getting ready to launch three astronauts on a mission to visit the first module for the country’s new space station. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-shenzhou-12-astronaut-launch-preparations
Continue ReadingSince the mid-20th century, scientists have been looking for evidence of intelligent life beyond our Solar System. For much of that time, scientists who are engaged in the search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI) have relied on radio astronomy surveys to search for signs of technological activity (aka. “technosignatures“). With 4,375 exoplanets confirmed (and counting!
Continue ReadingAccording to the immortal words of Ian Malcom (Jeff Goldblum) “Life..uh…finds a way”. Back in 2005, an article in Nature used the famous quote from Jurassic Park to describe the possibility of life surviving on Mars. It encapsulates the hope that life’s adaptability, which it has proved itself so many times over on Earth, could hold true on other planets as well.
Continue ReadingWe bid a reluctant but truly fond farewell today to Michael Collins. The NASA astronaut passed away at the age of 90 on April 28, 2021. Collins flew on the historic Apollo 11 mission in 1969, and also on Gemini 10 in 1966. As Command Module Pilot, Collins was the lone member of the Apollo 11 crew who remained in orbit while his fellow astronauts became the first to land and walk on the Moon.
Continue ReadingPeople around the world are mourning the death of Apollo 11 astronaut Michael Collins, who piloted the command module for the first-ever moon landing in 1969. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/astronauts-mourn-michael-collins-apollo-11-death
Continue ReadingΔιαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/blue-origin-dynetics-protest-nasa-spacex-starship-moon-lander
Continue ReadingThe new orbiting laboratory will host research from Chinese and international scientists Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-space-station-first-module-launch-preview
Continue ReadingRussia is building modules for a new space station, which could potentially replace the International Space Station by the year 2025, officials said. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/russia-leaving-international-space-station.html
Continue ReadingGemini and Apollo astronaut Michael Collins, who orbited the moon during the world’s first lunar landing mission, has died at the age of 90. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/michael-collins-apollo-11-astronaut-dies-at-90
Continue ReadingΔιαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-oneweb-satellite-collision-miss-controversy
Continue ReadingThis isn’t the first time that the tech billionaire has mentioned the likely demise of future Mars-bound astronauts. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/elon-musk-mars-spacex-risks-astronauts-die
Continue ReadingAstronomers have managed to detect very long wavelength radio emission from a well-studied, repeating fast radio burst, called FRB 20180916B. What’s more, the longer wavelengths arrive 3 days after the shorter wavelength counterpart of the signal! Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/fast-radio-burst-waves-long-and-late
Continue ReadingCloudy skies may have allowed water to flow on Mars long ago. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/ancient-mars-liquid-water-warming-clouds
Continue ReadingA Vega rocket is scheduled to launch a new Earth observation satellite and several other small payloads into orbit for a return-to-flight mission tonight (April 28), and you can watch it live online. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/vega-rocket-launch-return-to-flight-april-2021-webcast
Continue ReadingSpaceX will launch a new set of Starlink internet satellites into space on Wednesday (April 28) and you can watch it all live online. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-starlink-24-internet-satellites-launch-webcast
Continue ReadingWe’ve never seen a Mars rover from this vantage point before. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/perserverance-rover-spotted-in-mars-helicopter-photo
Continue ReadingGravitational wave detectors could soon uncover hints of new physics from exotic compact objects. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/exotic-compact-objects-break-physics.html
Continue ReadingThe space rock fragments originally came from Vesta, scientists concluded. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/meteorites-botswana-from-vesta-originally
Continue ReadingWhy is Polaris called the North Star?First, Polaris is the nearest bright star toward the north spin axis of the Earth. Therefore, as the Earth turns, stars appear to revolve around Polaris, but Polaris itself always stays in the same northerly direction – making it the North Star. Since no bright star is near the south spin axis of the Earth, there is currently no South Star.
Continue ReadingLego’s biggest and best Star Wars R2-D2 droid set yet will launch into stories on May 1 in time for May the 4th celebrations. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/lego-star-wars-r2-d2-droid-set
Continue ReadingNASA has added a new rocket to its lineup of launch vehicles. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-vulcan-centaur-ula-rocket-contract
Continue ReadingThe Force is strong with Lego’s ever-growing “Star Wars” line of toys, which added several new building sets on Monday (April 26). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/lego-star-wars-darth-vader-helmet-imperial-droid-sets
Continue ReadingIn theory, a black hole is easy to make. Simply take a lump of matter, squeeze it into a sphere with a radius smaller than the Schwarzschild radius, and poof! You have a black hole. In practice, things aren’t so easy. When you squeeze matter, it pushes back, so it takes a star’s worth of weight to squeeze hard enough.
Continue ReadingThe mysterious heating of the sun’s corona might be powered by miniature solar flares dubbed ‘campfires,’ discovered by the European-US Solar Orbiter mission last year, a new study suggests. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/solar-orbiter-corona-heating-mystery-campfires
Continue ReadingNASA has released a cool new visualization showing two massive black holes orbiting each other in a stunning display of light. The intense gravity and other phenomena all play a part in producing this mesmerizing display. Watch here. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/visualization-2-black-holes-orbiting-each-other
Continue ReadingNASA and SpaceX have delayed the splashdown of the Crew-1 astronaut mission due to bad weather at their Atlantic Ocean splashdown site. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-crew-1-astronaut-splashdown-delayed
Continue ReadingAfter six months in orbit, the four astronauts who make up the SpaceX Crew-1 mission are ready to head home. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/crew-1-astronauts-face-spacex-ride-to-earth
Continue ReadingA United Nations committee will discuss whether pristine night sky should be protected against Starlink trains. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/astronomers-night-sky-protection-starlink-megaconstellations
Continue ReadingSpace is getting crowded. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-junk-lasers-space-law-questions
Continue ReadingIn 1994, physicist Miguel Alcubierre proposed a radical technology that would allow faster than light travel. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/warp-drive-research-dashes-faster-than-light-travel-dreams
Continue ReadingWhat happens if a star gets too close to a black hole?The black hole can rip it apart – but how?It’s not the high gravitational attraction itself that’s the problem – it’s the difference in gravitational pull across the star that creates the destruction. In the featured animated video illustrating this disintegration, you first see a star approaching the black hole.
Continue ReadingLong-time Democratic space politician Bill Nelson expressed support for the Artemis program during a three-hour hearing on Wednesday (April 21) considering his nomination as NASA administrator. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-administrator-nominee-bill-nelson-confirmation-hearing
Continue ReadingWhen the results of an experiment don’t match predictions made by the best theory of the day, something is off. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/new-physics-proof-muon-discovery-analysis
Continue ReadingSpaceX performed the first static fire test on Starship SN15 Monday (April 26), prepping the vehicle for a high-altitude test flight in the near future. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-starship-sn15-static-fire
Continue ReadingStep into the nightmarish world of the xenomorph in Marvel’s latest teaser and premiere variant covers for their unsettling “Alien” series launch. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/marvel-alien-1-comic-book-trailer
Continue ReadingIf you can’t get enough of “Alien” Xenomorphs this Alien Day, you can score the game “Alien: Isolation” from Epic Games free this week. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/alien-isolation-game-free-epic-games-deals
Continue ReadingA new U.S. spy satellite will launch into space Monday afternoon (April 26) on the mightiest rocket built by the United Launch Alliance (ULA). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spy-satellite-nrol-82-delta-iv-heavy-rocket-launch
Continue ReadingFollow the action as asteroid scientists, space agencies and civil protection organizations participate in a drill – simulating an asteroid impact about to happen – during this week’s virtual Planetary Defense Conference. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/asteroid-impact-exercise-planetary-defense-conference-how-to-participate
Continue ReadingNASA’s Mars helicopter Ingenuity broke new ground during its latest Red Planet flight, as video of the sortie shows. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-helicopter-ingenuity-third-flight-video
Continue ReadingIf you have a clear sky tonight, look up! Today’s full moon will be bigger and brighter than usual as the Earth’s companion makes a close approach to the planet during its full moon phase. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/super-pink-moon-supermoon-rises-april-2021
Continue ReadingPhysicists have long been unable to describe what happened just after the Big Bang when a teensy blip ballooned into the universe, a process called inflation. We may know why. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/why-physicists-cant-see-inflation-big-bang.html
Continue ReadingIf you’re an “Alien” fan and you’ve got several thousand dollars spare, this “Alien” Day auction of rare costumes and props is for you. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/alien-day-2021-xenomorph-costumes-auction
Continue ReadingXenomorph eggs are delivered to Weyland-Yutani’s Pala Station in acclaimed author Weston Ochse’s new original novel, “Aliens: Infiltrator.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/aliens-infiltrator-book-excerpt
Continue ReadingThese three bright nebulae are often featured on telescopic tours of theconstellation Sagittarius and the crowded starfields ofthe central Milky Way.In fact, 18th century cosmic touristCharles Messiercataloged two of them; M8,the large nebula below and right of center,and colorful M20near the top of the frame.The third emission region includesNGC 6559, left of M8 andseparated from the larger nebula by a dark dust lane.
Continue ReadingOne of the biggest challenges to measuring the expansion of the universe is the fact that many of the methods we use are model-dependent. The most famous example is the use of distant supernovae, where we compare the standard brightness of a Type Ia supernova with their apparent brightness to find their distance.
Continue ReadingIngenuity aced its third-ever Martian flight early this morning (April 25), adding to its already impressive resume. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-helicopter-ingenuity-third-flight-success
Continue ReadingAn Arianespace Soyuz rocket will launch 36 new OneWeb internet satellites into orbit tonight (April 25) and you can watch it live online. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/soyuz-rocket-oneweb-6-internet-satellites-launch
Continue ReadingSpace-based solar power won’t be just a sci-fi dream forever, if things go according to the U.S. Air Force’s plans. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-based-solar-power-air-force-sspidr-project
Continue ReadingScientists have detected the largest stellar flare ever recorded from Proxima Centauri. The finding changes what we know about stellar flares and the potential for alien life around red dwarfs. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/proxima-centauri-emits-largest-stellar-flare.html
Continue ReadingWhy isn’t this ant a big sphere? Planetary nebula Mz3 is being cast off by a star similar to our Sun that is, surely, round. Why then would the gas that is streaming away create an ant-shaped nebula that is distinctly not round? Clues might includethe high 1000-kilometer per second speed of the expelled gas, the light-year long length of the structure, and the magnetism of the star featured here at the nebula’s center.
Continue ReadingDust shed from comets and asteroids constantly rains down on our planet. How much of this extraterrestrial material lands on Earth’s surface? Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/tons-of-extraterrestrial-dust-fall-to-earth-each-year
Continue ReadingSaturn’s rings are one of the most recognized and revered celestial objects known to the human race. From a distance, they look like a disk of layered crystal or multicolored disks within disks that wrap around Saturn’s hazy umber face. When viewed up close, we see that these rings are actually particles of water ice (from microns to icebergs), as well as silicates, carbon dioxide, and ammonia.
Continue ReadingAstronauts aboard the International Space Station have had to devise some creative sleeping arrangements, because the orbiting lab is a little crowded right now. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/astronaut-beds-space-station-spacex-crew-2-arrival.html
Continue ReadingChina has named its first-ever Mars rover “Zhurong” after an ancient fire god ahead of a landing attempt on the Red Planet in May. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-tianwen-1-mars-rover-named-zhurong
Continue ReadingNASA’s Parker Solar Probe, currently studying the sun, has observed the entire dust ring that encircles the sun along Venus’ orbit. It is the first complete view of this dust band from any spacecraft. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/1st-complete-view-of-venus-orbital-dust-ring
Continue ReadingSpaceX’s Crew Dragon Endeavour safely delivered four astronauts to the International Space Station early Saturday (April 24). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-crew-2-dragon-space-station-docking-success
Continue ReadingNASA’s history-making Mars helicopter Ingenuity will make its third Red Planet flight this weekend, if all goes according to plan. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-helicopter-ingenuity-preps-for-3rd-flight
Continue ReadingElon Musk thinks the 2024 moon-landing goal is achievable with the SpaceX’s Starship system, which NASA recently selected as the crewed lunar lander for its Artemis program. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-starship-astronauts-moon-2024-elon-musk
Continue ReadingIf you look up at the Super Pink Moon this Monday (April 26), don’t expect to see anything rosy. But with binoculars, you may be able to spot a magnificent lunar feature. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/super-pink-moon-2021-tycho-crater
Continue ReadingA piece of space debris passed unexpectedly close by SpaceX’s Crew Dragon capsule as it ferried four Crew-2 astronauts to the International Space Station. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-crew-2-dragon-capsule-space-junk
Continue ReadingWhat’s happening in the sky? The pre-dawn sky first seemed relatively serene yesterday morning over Indian Harbor Beach in Florida, USA.But then it lit up with a rocket launch. Just to the north, NASA’s SpaceX Crew-2 Mission blasted into space aboard a powerful Falcon 9 rocket.The featured time-lapse video – compressing 12-minutes into 8-seconds – shows the bright launch plume starting on the far left.
Continue ReadingProxima b, the closest exoplanet to our Solar System, has been a focal point of scientific study since it was first confirmed (in 2016). This terrestrial planet (aka. rocky) orbits Proxima Centauri, an M-type (red dwarf) star located 4.2 light-years beyond our Solar System – and is a part of the Alpha Centauri system.
Continue ReadingScientists using the Hubble Space Telescope unveiled a stunning new image of a fast-burning star to celebrate the iconic observatory’s 31st anniversary. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/hubble-photograph-fast-burning-star-nebula
Continue ReadingHumanity achieved an incredible series of new milestones on Mars this week. It began on Monday April 19th, when the Ingenuity helicopter demonstrated the first-ever powered, controlled flight on another world. And now, for the first time, the Perseverance rover has used ingredients from the Martian atmosphere to create breathable oxygen, in a test that might pave the way for future astronauts to ‘live off the land’ on the Red Planet.
Continue ReadingThe astronauts aboard SpaceX’s first twice-launched Crew Dragon spacecraft revealed another first after they entered orbit: a flying penguin. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-crew-2-zero-g-indicator-penguin-guinguin
Continue ReadingCrew-2 and their stuffed toy companion invited fans to enjoy fantastic views from the reused Crew Dragon capsule and admire the snazzy touch screen interfaces. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacx-crew-2-astronauts-dragon-spacecraft-tour
Continue ReadingSpaceX founder Elon Musk is thrilled about his company’s third successful crewed launch. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/elon-musk-spacex-crew-2-astronaut-launch-for-nasa
Continue ReadingSpaceX’s Crew-2 mission lit up the sky with a spectacular spaceflight show this morning (April 23) with a successful crewed launch to the International Space Station. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-crew-2-astronaut-launch-photos
Continue ReadingAstronomers saw Proxima Centauri – the star nearest our sun – emit a flare, or burst of radiation, 100 times more powerful than flares from our sun. They said Proxima’s flare ranks as one of the most violent seen on a solitary star anywhere in the galaxy. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/record-breaking-flare-from-proxima-centauri
Continue ReadingA Falcon 9 rocket topped with a Crew Dragon capsule launched from Florida this morning (April 23), kicking off SpaceX’s Crew-2 mission to the International Space Station. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-crew-2-astronaut-launch-rocket-landing-success
Continue ReadingChina’s latest space launch sent a third Shiyan 6 experimental satellite into orbit while sporting a new, ultra-black coating to help improve performance of optical sensors. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-satellite-shiyan-6-launch
Continue ReadingThe season two finale of the Apple TV+ series “For All Mankind” might feature an alternate-history showdown between two space powers. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/for-all-mankind-season-2-finale-episode-preview
Continue ReadingThe $100 million Carbon Removal X Prize launched Thursday (April 22), in an attempt to spur the development of technology that can help stave off the worst effects of human-caused climate change. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/elon-musk-carbon-removal-x-prize
Continue ReadingRecorded during 2017, timelapse sequences from theInternational Space Station are compiled in thisserene video of planet Earth at Night.Fans of low Earth orbit can start by enjoying the view asgreen and red aurora borealisslather up the sky.The night scene tracks from northwest to southeast across North America,toward the Gulf of Mexico and the Florida coast.
Continue ReadingOne of the best things about the sheer number of exoplanets that astronomers are currently finding is how some are just very different. Those differences can sometimes undermine standing theories, and prompt scientists to start considering new theories that account for the new information. That is undoubtedly what will happen to accommodate a new massive planet found by a team led by Dutch scientists.
Continue ReadingCommander Musilova reflects on her inner battle to accept the Selene IV crew’s dramatic new ways of life, which are full of both positive and surprising changes in the HI-SEAS lunar analog habitat. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/hi-seas-selene-iv-moon-analog-mission-commander-report-1
Continue ReadingSpaceX will launch a crew of four astronauts early tomorrow (April 23) on its second operational crewed flight for NASA, and you can watch the action online. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-crew-2-astronaut-launch-webcast
Continue ReadingPresident Joe Biden tweeted his support for the Ingenuity team after the little helicopter’s record-setting Mars flight on Monday (April 19). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/biden-congratulates-nasa-mars-helicopter-ingenuity
Continue ReadingPeople across the eastern United States could witness a SpaceX rocket launch four astronauts into space early Friday (April 23) Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-crew-2-launch-east-coast-visibility-guide
Continue ReadingNetflix serves up another solid sci-fi adventure with the outer space actioner directed by Joe Penna: “Stowaway.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/stowaway-netflix-space-movie-review
Continue ReadingThe newly discovered exoplanet is three times as massive as Earth. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/super-earth-short-orbit-nearby
Continue ReadingThe full moon of April, called the Pink Moon, occurs Monday, April 26 at 11:32 p.m. EDT (0332 GMT on Tuesday, April 27). It will also be a “supermoon.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/36040-april-full-moon.html
Continue ReadingEarth’s poles are moving — and that’s normal. But new research suggests that within just decades, climate change and human water use have given the poles’ wandering an additional nudge. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/climate-change-tilting-earth-axis
Continue ReadingNASA scientists, astronauts and musician Shawn Mendes teamed up this Earth Day to remind us how planet Earth connects us all. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/earth-day-2021-nasa-astronauts-scientists-shawn-mendes
Continue ReadingThe acclaimed underwater photographer takes us into the watery domain of the world’s largest mammals and their rich culture that mirrors ours. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/secret-of-the-whales-brian-skerry-interview
Continue ReadingNASA’s Ingenuity helicopter took to the skies above Mars’ Jezero Crater again early this morning (April 22), just three days after making history with its first Red Planet flight. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-helicopter-ingenuity-second-flight
Continue ReadingThe state of the global climate continued to worsen in 2020 despite the series of economically damaging lockdowns and travel limitations triggered by the global COVID-19 pandemic. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/earth-climate-worsening-despite-covid-19-wmo-report
Continue ReadingSpace junk is a growing problem. Better fight it with lasers. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-junk-laser-adaptive-optics
Continue ReadingSpaceX’s next astronaut launch is just a day away from liftoff and you can catch a close-up look at the launch pad in a new drone video. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-crew-2-rocket-launch-pad-drone-video
Continue ReadingEarth Day 2021 is here and the folks at Google hope it plants a tree in your heart with this adorable Google doodle. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/earth-day-2021-trees-google-doodle-nasa
Continue ReadingNo sudden, sharp boundary marks the passage of day into night inthis gorgeous viewof ocean and clouds overour fair planet Earth.Instead, the shadow line or terminator is diffuse and showsthe gradual transition to darkness we experience as twilight.With the Sun illuminating the scene from the right,the cloud tops reflect gently reddenedsunlightfilteredthrough the dusty troposphere,the lowest layer of the planet’s nurturing atmosphere.
Continue ReadingThe Mars helicopter will attempt its second flight above the Red Planet on Thursday (April 22) at 5:30 a.m. EDT (0930 GMT). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/ingenuity-mars-helicopter-second-flight-april-22
Continue ReadingIt marks a milestone in the story of human space exploration. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/physicist-explains-ingenuity-mars-helicopter-first-flight
Continue ReadingAstronomers have apparently found the closest known black hole to Earth — a weirdly tiny object dubbed “The Unicorn” that lurks just 1,500 light-years from us. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/tiny-black-hole-unicorn-closest-to-earth
Continue ReadingNASA’s Perseverance rover just notched another first on Mars, one that may help pave the way for its human overlords to explore the Red Planet someday. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/perseverance-rover-makes-mars-oxygen-moxie
Continue ReadingAs the New Horizons spacecraft hurtles out towards interstellar space, it has now reached an historical milestone. On April 17, 2021, New Horizons passed 50 astronomical units, or 50 times Earth’s distance from the Sun. It is just the 5th spacecraft to reach that distance, joining the Voyagers 1 and 2 and the Pioneers 10 and 11.
Continue ReadingIn 2000, Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos founded Blue Origin, a commercial space company intended to become one of the crown jewels of his financial empire. Unfortunately, Blue Origin has lost ground in recent years to companies like SpaceX, which have been pushing the envelope with the development of reusable launch systems, resupply services, and human-rated spacecraft.
Continue ReadingAstronaut Sally Ride will be depicted on a U.S. coin looking out a spacecraft window at Earth, if the U.S. Secretary of the Treasury agrees with the recommendations made by two advisory panels. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/astronaut-sally-ride-coin-designs
Continue ReadingSpace.com caught up with Greene to discuss the importance of science education, why black holes are so interesting and whether a “theory of everything” breakthrough could be on the horizon. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/black-holes-string-theory-brian-greene-interview
Continue ReadingA hunt for hypothetical axions streaming from Betelgeuse turns up empty but helps physicists set constraints on their properties. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/axions-coming-from-betelgeuse.html
Continue ReadingWalking around the moon could be faster than we originally thought, but actually doing it would require some serious planning. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/walking-around-the-moon
Continue ReadingOne of springtime’s most prominent “shooting star” groups peaks overnight tonight (April 21-22). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/lyrid-meteor-shower-2021-peaking-now
Continue ReadingThe coming weeks are a great time to catch comet C/2020 R4 ATLAS… while you can. Looking to do some springtime astronomy? With temperatures warming up in the northern hemisphere in April through May, galaxy season is upon us. At dusk, the area in the Bowl of Virgo asterism rising in the east is rife with clusters of galaxies that spill over into the adjacent constellations of Coma Berenices and Boötes… But this May, keep an eye out for a fuzzball interloper that is not a galaxy: Comet C/2020 R4 ATLAS.
Continue ReadingNASA’s Mars helicopter Ingenuity really kicked up some dust during its historic first flight on the Red Planet, which took place on Monday (April 19). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-helicopter-ingenuity-flight-dust-plume
Continue ReadingSpaceX and NASA have delayed the Crew-2 launch of four astronauts to the International Space Station. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-crew-2-astronaut-launch-delay
Continue ReadingCrew-2, the second flight of this particular Crew Dragon, will blast off on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket at 6:11 a.m. Eastern April 22 from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Here’s how to catch the action via NASA TV. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/watch-spacex-nasa-crew-2-launch-april-21
Continue ReadingThe astronauts will launch on the Crew-2 mission to the orbiting lab in a SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft this Thursday (April 22). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-spacex-crew-2-space-station-science
Continue ReadingNASA is already working to map out the bright exploration future opened up by its little Mars helicopter. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-mars-helicopter-ingenuity-successors
Continue ReadingΔιαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/apollo-13-statue-lovell-haise-space-center-houston
Continue ReadingNASA is looking to commercial partners to help develop the next generation of spacesuits and spacewalk technology. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-rfi-spacewalk-artemis-spacesuits-commercial-space
Continue ReadingWhen galaxies collide – what happens to their magnetic fields?To help find out, NASA pointed SOFIA, its flying 747, at galactic neighbor Centaurus A to observe the emission of polarized dust – which traces magnetic fields. Cen A’s unusual shape results from the clash of two galaxies with jets powered by gas accreting onto a central supermassive black hole.
Continue ReadingThanks to Musk’s preference for sharing his ideas directly with the public, SpaceX is inundated with all kinds of proposals from citizen scientists and space-exploration enthusiasts – some of which are practical and some outlandish. This latest proposal definitely straddles these two categories! In an animation shared via Twitter, 3D digital artist Nick Henning offered an alternative vision for a SpaceX tower that could “catch” the Super Heavy.
Continue ReadingDark matter continues to resist our best efforts to pin it down. While dark matter remains a dominant theory of cosmology, and there is lots of evidence to support a universe filled with cold dark matter, every search for dark matter particles yields nothing. A new study continues that tradition, ruling out a range of dark matter candidates.
Continue ReadingOn April 17, 2021, the New Horizons spacecraft passed 50 astronomical units – 50 times Earth’s distance from the sun – while speeding toward interstellar space. It also captured an image of another earthly spacecraft, even farther out. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/new-horizons-50-au-milestone-photo-voyager-1
Continue ReadingNASA has given SpaceX the official go-ahead for the launch of its next crew mission to the International Space Station. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-crew-2-astronaut-launch-final-review
Continue ReadingThe second test flight for Boeing’s Starliner crew capsule, known as the Orbital Flight Test-2 (OFT-2) mission, won’t lift off until late this summer. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/boeing-starliner-oft-2-test-launch-delayed-summer-2021
Continue ReadingMars’ ancient history is interesting to scientists because if the arid planet was once warm and wet, it may have been habitable to life. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/Mars-crater-glacier-snowmelt-ancient-period.html
Continue ReadingThe Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has picked three big space companies for the first phase of a larger project to test nuclear propulsion above low Earth orbit by 2025. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/darpa-contracts-nuclear-propulsion-cislunar-space
Continue ReadingFor a few brief minutes, a suborbital rocket from NASA has an ambitious plan to seek out particles from interstellar space. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/sounding-rocket-mission-probes-interstellar-particles
Continue ReadingFor years, astronomers thought that the objects responsible for short gamma-ray bursts get kicked out of their home galaxies shortly after they’re born. But new observations prove otherwise. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/short-gamma-ray-bursts-home-galaxies
Continue ReadingChina could launch the first module for its own space station this month as the country also prepares to send a large space telescope to join it in orbit within the next few years. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-hubble-class-telescope-for-space-station
Continue ReadingAmazon has selected United Launch Alliance (ULA) to start launching its megaconstellation of internet satellites to space. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/amazon-kuiper-megaconstellation-atlas-v-rockets
Continue ReadingWhat’s the best way to explore Mars?Perhaps there is no single best way, but a newly demonstrated method shows tremendous promise: flight.Powered flight has the promise to search vast regions and scout out particularly interesting areas for more detailed investigation. Yesterday, for the first time, powered flight was demonstrated on Mars by a small helicopter named Ingenuity.
Continue ReadingSince they were formed in the early solar system, many meteorites offer an unadulterated view into what that solar system was made out of, or what happened to it as we reported before. Recently a team of researchers led by Maggie Thompson at University of California Santa Cruz (UCSC) took a look at the chemical composition of three different chondritic meteorites, which have largely been untouched since before the planets were formed.
Continue ReadingNASA’s Mars helicopter Ingenuity just made aviation history, and its robotic buddy caught the whole thing on video. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-helicopter-ingenuity-first-flight-video
Continue ReadingMars has been in the news a lot lately, and for good reason. With the historic landing of the Perseverance Rover earlier in the year, and the successful flight of Ingenuity, the first-ever aircraft to fly in another atmosphere, earlier this morning (April 19, 2021), there’s no shortage of exciting stories of technical brilliance from the human-built wonders exploring the red planet.
Continue ReadingAs part of the Artemis program, NASA is gearing up to send the “first woman and next man” to the Moon by 2024. Central to this is the development of the Space Launch System (SLS), the most powerful rocket since the Saturn V that took the Apollo astronauts to the Moon, and the Orion spacecraft.
Continue ReadingArnold Schwarzenegger had some important words for NASA ahead of the historic first flight of the agency’s Mars Helicopter Ingenuity. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-helicopter-ingenuity-arnold-schwarzenegger-choppa
Continue ReadingNASA’s Mars helicopter Ingenuity has made its historic first Red Planet flight — and the photos are unbelievable. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-helicopter-ingenuity-first-flight-photo
Continue ReadingCould we slow down global warming by creating an aerosol reflector to deflect the sun’s rays away from Earth? And should we? Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/global-warming-aerosol-reflector-block-sunlight
Continue ReadingA stunning new animation from NASA shows the entrancing dance of two monster black holes in orbit around each other. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/monster-black-hole-animation-hypnotic-dance
Continue ReadingScientists baked meteorites in an oven and studied the gases they released to investigate the atmospheres of rocky planets. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/baked-meteorites-rocky-planet-atmospheres
Continue ReadingNASA’s Ingenuity helicopter lifted off on the Red Planet early this morning (April 19), performing the first-ever powered flight on a world beyond Earth. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-helicopter-ingenuity-first-flight-success
Continue ReadingIn the past we’ve reported about how the Roman Space Telescope is going to potentially be able to detect hundreds of thousands of exoplanets using a technique known as “microlensing”. Exoplanets won’t be the only things it can find with this technique though – it should be able to find solitary black holes as well.
Continue ReadingWhat does the center of our galaxy look like? In visible light, the Milky Way’s center is hidden by clouds ofobscuring dust and gas.But in this stunning vista, the Spitzer Space Telescope’sinfrared cameras, penetrate much of thedust revealing the stars of the crowdedgalactic centerregion.A mosaic of many smaller snapshots, the detailed,false-color image showsolder, cool stars in bluish hues.
Continue ReadingWater moves. On Earth, it moves in the form of rivers, rain, or ocean swells. In space, its movements are more subtle but no less more important, and so far we understand very little about that process. Luckily, we had a tool to help us try to understand it better – the Hershel Space Observatory.
Continue ReadingWe now know the universe is filled with planets. By one estimate, there are more than 20 billion Earth-like worlds in our galaxy alone. But how many of them are likely to have life? And how would we know if they do? Unless they happen to send us a very clear message directly, the most likely way we’ll discover exoplanet life is by looking at their atmospheres.
Continue ReadingUsing nuclear devices to deflect or disrupt an asteroid. Sounds a bit crazy, no? Maybe a little too Hollywood? And yet, detonating nukes in space may be necessary someday for the sake of planetary defense. In order for this method to be effective, scientists need to work out all the particulars in advance.
Continue ReadingResearchers at the Australian National University (ANU) are finding new uses for the laser-based technology that sharpens telescope imagery – called adaptive optics – and it just might help mitigate the world’s growing space debris problem. Purpose-built lasers could give derelict satellites a slight ‘push’ of photons, imparting just enough energy to change the debris’s orbit and prevent an impending collision.
Continue ReadingAI is often touted as being particularly good at finding patterns amongst reams of data. But humans also are extremely good at pattern recognition, especially when it comes to visual images. Citizen science efforts around the globe leverage this fact, and recent results released from the Milky Way Project on Zooinverse show how effective it can be.
Continue ReadingSpace research, like much else in capitalist societies, is driven by funding. The biggest source of that funding for that space research is usually the US government. Which is why, when US presidents release their budget proposals, the space community takes notice. Especially because that budget affects NASA, the largest space funding agency in the world.
Continue ReadingOne of the least known of NASA’s funding mechanisms is the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program. This program, required by the Baye-Doyle Act of 1980, earmarks a piece of every US Federal agency’s budget (including NASA) for the development of small businesses to commercialize new technologies. NASA’s SBIR program usually focus on commercializing technologies that are useable in space, and many times fund a university doing some work in addition to the small business that received the grant.
Continue ReadingOne of the strangest predictions of general relativity is that gravity can deflect the path of light. The effect was first observed by Arthur Eddington in 1919. While the bending effect of the Sun is small, near a black hole light deflection can be significant. So significant that you need a powerful supercomputer to calculate how light will behave.
Continue ReadingIn October 2017, humanity caught its first-ever glimpse of an interstellar object – a visitor from beyond our solar system – passing nearby the Sun. We named it Oumuamua, and its unusual properties fascinated and confounded astronomers. Less than two years later, amateur astronomer Gennady Borisov found a second interstellar object: a comet-like body that began to disintegrate as it passed within 2 AU of the Sun (1 AU equals the distance from Earth to the Sun).
Continue ReadingIf there is one driving force in the commercial space industry it is economics. The whole concept of reusable booster rocket emphasizes the importance of getting launch costs down. SpaceX, the company leading the charge in trying to bring launch costs down, doesn’t just recover booster rockets however. It also recovers the rocket fairings that hold the payload during launch.
Continue ReadingSince the long-awaited detection of the Higgs Boson in 2012, particle physicists have been probing deeper into the subatomic realm in the hope of investigating beyond the Standard Model of Particle Physics. In so doing, they hope to confirm the existence of previously unknown particles and the existence of exotic physics, as well as learning more about how the Universe began.
Continue ReadingWhy would the sky glow like a giant repeating rainbow? Airglow. Now air glows all of the time, but it is usually hard to see.A disturbance however – like an approaching storm – may cause noticeable rippling in the Earth’s atmosphere.These gravity waves are oscillations in air analogous to those created when a rock is thrown in calm water.
Continue ReadingA new analysis of data from the 1978 Pioneer Venus mission, by researchers at Cal Poly Pomona, finds evidence not only for phosphine, but also possible chemical disequilibrium in Venus’ atmosphere, an additional possible sign of biological activity. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/phosphine-disequilibrium-venus-atmosphere-pioneer-venus-1978
Continue ReadingThe chemical fingerprint of exoplanet HD 209458b’s atmosphere reveals as many as 6 molecules and that it has migrated inwards from its birthplace much farther out in its star system. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/migrating-exoplanet-chemical-fingerprint
Continue ReadingSpring brings flowers to the landscape and photos of the Milky Way to EarthSky! Enjoy these photos of our galaxy taken in 2021, and keep your eye on this space for more to come! Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/todays-image/photos-milky-way-galaxy-2021
Continue ReadingNASA has given the name Rafael Navarro Mountain to a hill in Gale Crater on Mars, where the Curiosity rover has been exploring since 2012. Navarro, a mission scientist, died in January 2021 from Covid-19. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/mars-hill-named-rafael-navarro-mountain-curiosity-rover-mission
Continue ReadingThe unexpected discovery of yellowballs by citizen scientists – in 2011 and 2012 – is shaking up astronomers’ ideas about how stars and star clusters form. It’s giving scientists a new window into the birth and evolution of young stars. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/yellowballs-star-formation-young-stars-and-clusters
Continue ReadingJupiter’s large size and cool core make it an excellent target in the search for dark matter. A team of scientists is analyzing gamma-ray data from the Fermi Telescope looking for signs of the elusive substance. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/jupiter-dark-matter-detection-gamma-rays-fermi
Continue ReadingDuring its final flyby this month, the spacecraft OSIRIS-REx took an image of the location where it collected a sample from asteroid Bennu’s surface. It’ll return to Earth 2 years from now, providing scientists with clues to the creation of our solar system. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/bennu-surface-before-after-photo-osiris-rex-sample
Continue ReadingNorthrop Grumman said last week that its Mission Extension Vehicle 2 – a robot spacecraft designed to help prolong the life of satellites in space – successfully docked to a commercial communications satellite. “We are now the only provider of life extension services for satellites,” a company spokesperson said. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.
Continue ReadingIt’s official: SpaceX will be building the spacecraft that will land NASA astronauts on the moon. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-wins-nasa-artemis-moon-lander-contest
Continue ReadingAt the end of their lunar analog mission, the Selene III crew is full of conflicting feelings about returning to life on Earth and saying goodbye to their space family. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/hi-seas-selene-iii-moon-analog-mission-commander-report-4
Continue ReadingTwo cosmonauts and an astronaut landed safely from the International Space Station after spending 185 days aboard the orbiting laboratory. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/soyuz-ms-17-crew-landing
Continue ReadingSpaceX recently inked a deal with NASA to move any of the company’s Starlink internet satellites out of the way if they stray too close to the International Space Station or other agency spacecraft. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-nasa-starlink-iss-safety-agreement
Continue ReadingNew Horizons is about to reach some very rarefied space, but don’t expect the NASA probe to rest on its considerable laurels. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/new-horizons-50-astronomical-units-milestone
Continue ReadingThe Ingenuity helicopter’s first flight on Mars has been delayed, but NASA’s Red Planet teams are staying busy with the larger Perseverance mission. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-helicopter-flight-troubleshooting-perseverance-rover
Continue ReadingSpaceX’s Crew-2 mission will launch to the International Space Station on April 22. See photos of the crewmembers and their preparations for launch. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-crew-2-space-station-mission-photos
Continue ReadingΔιαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/news/live/spacex-crew-dragon-mission-updates
Continue ReadingNASA’s experimental Mars helicopter Ingenuity nailed a crucial spin test after the first try ended abruptly, delaying the chopper’s groundbreaking flight attempt. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-helicopter-second-spin-test-success
Continue ReadingSpaceX has fired up the rocket that will ferry its next crew of astronauts to the International Space Station next week. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-test-fires-rocket-crew-2-astronaut-launch
Continue ReadingThe first helicopter on Mars is once again ready to attempt an historic flight on another world. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-helicopter-ingenuity-first-flight-april-19-2021
Continue ReadingThe Lyrid meteor shower peaks on Thursday morning (April 22), the first good meteor shower in nearly four months, although a bright moon could interfere. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/lyrid-meteor-shower-2021
Continue ReadingChina has selected a Russian science payload to fly on an upcoming mission to sample a near-Earth asteroid and later visit a main-belt comet. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/russia-joins-china-asteroid-comet-mission
Continue ReadingNASA’s next crew of astronauts are ready to strap into a SpaceX Dragon capsule and blast off into space. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-crew-2-astronauts-ready-for-launch
Continue ReadingThe big day is nearly here for the team behind NASA’s Mars helicopter Ingenuity, who’ve spent six years developing the first aircraft to fly on the Red Planet. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-helicopter-ingenuity-ready-for-first-flight
Continue ReadingHow fast do elementary particles wobble? A surprising answer to this seemingly inconsequential question came out of Brookhaven National Laboratory in New York, USA in 2001, and indicated that the Standard Model of Particle Physics, adopted widely in physics,is incomplete.Specifically, the muon, a particle with similarities to a heavy electron, has had its relatively large wobble under scrutiny in a series of experiments known as g-2 (gee-minus-two).
Continue ReadingSpace missions often have to go where the sun don’t shine. Or at least where it shines very faintly. That is particularly important if the mission draws its power from the sun. Luckily, engineers have a way of dealing with that problem – just make really really big solar panels. That is exactly what they did for Lucy, a mission to visit the Trojan asteroids around Jupiter.
Continue ReadingEver since it landed in the Jezero Crater on Feb. 18th, 2021, the Perseverance rover has been prepping its scientific instruments to begin searching for signs of past life on the Red Planet. These include spectrometers that will scan Martian rocks for organics and minerals that form in the presence of water and a caching system that will store samples of Martian soil and rock for retrieval by a future mission.
Continue ReadingSatellites could live longer lives thanks to new technology being tested by Northrop Grumman. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/northrop-grumman-mev-2-docks-intelsat-satellite
Continue ReadingIn his new book “Beyond,” author Stephen Walker recounts intimate details of the months, and years, leading up to Yuri Gagarin’s historic flight. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/beyond-stephen-walker-first-human-space-book
Continue ReadingIt’s been 40 years since NASA’s first space shuttle soared into orbit and a new video to commemorate that debut flights. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-space-shuttle-40th-anniversary-video
Continue ReadingWe tend to image planets as spheres. Held together by gravity, the material of a planet compresses and shifts until gravity and pressure reach a balance point known as hydrostatic equilibrium. Hydrostatic equilibrium is one of the defining characteristics of a planet. If a planet were stationary and of uniform density, then at equilibrium, it would be a perfect sphere.
Continue ReadingIn 1915, Einstein put the finishing touches on his Theory of General Relativity (GR), a revolutionary new hypothesis that described gravity as a geometric property of space and time. This theory remains the accepted description of gravitation in modern physics and predicts that massive objects (like galaxies and galaxy clusters) bend the very fabric of spacetime.
Continue ReadingA newly spotted asteroid about the size of a car flew harmlessly past Earth this morning (April 12). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/near-earth-asteroid-close-approach-2021-gw4
Continue ReadingThe United Arab Emirates (UAE) has selected two new trainees for its burgeoning astronaut corps, including its first female candidate. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/uae-names-new-astronauts-first-woman
Continue ReadingFor retired astronaut Kathy Sullivan, life is about exploring whatever is around you. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/astronaut-kathy-sullivan-exploring-curiosity
Continue ReadingThe new moon occurs Sunday, April 11, at 10:30 p.m. EDT (0230 GMT on April 12), a week before our natural satellite passes in front of Mars. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/17561-new-moon-explained-lunar-phases.html
Continue ReadingA new set of videos from a unique astronomy-music project transformed spacecraft data into celestial sound baths. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-celestial-sounds-chandra-data-sonification
Continue ReadingAfter more than two years in orbit around asteroid Bennu, NASA’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft is ready to come home. It’s bringing with it a pristine sample of space rocks that geologists here on Earth are eager to study up close. The sample will arrive in September 2023, but we won’t have to wait nearly that long for new data from OSIRIS-REx.
Continue ReadingWhether the raindrop is made of water on Earth, methane on Titan, or liquid iron on an alien world, a new study shows that all raindrops will fall to the ground at a similar size. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/alien-raindrops-similar-size-earth-raindrop-comparison
Continue ReadingNASA aims to land the first woman on the moon with its Artemis program. But why? Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-moon-landing-woman-artemis-program
Continue ReadingIf spaceflight used to be viewed as a race between the Soviet Union and the United States, the language today tilts towards imperfect diversity. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/60-years-human-spaceflight-changes
Continue ReadingCasio is ready to launch a limited edition timepiece commemorating the 40th anniversary of NASA’s first space shuttle launch. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/casio-gshock-space-shuttle-40th-anniversary-watch
Continue ReadingWhen cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin became the first human to fly in space, he also became an instant celebrity, a diplomatic icon of the Soviet Union around the world. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/yuri-gagarin-human-spaceflight-history-politics
Continue ReadingWhat lights up the Flame Nebula? Fifteen hundredlight years away towards the constellation of Orion lies a nebula which, from its glow and darkdust lanes,appears, on the left, like a billowing fire. But fire,the rapid acquisition ofoxygen,is not what makes thisFlame glow. Rather the bright star Alnitak, the easternmost star in theBelt of Orionvisible on the far left, shines energetic light into theFlame that knocks electrons away from the great clouds of hydrogengas that reside there.
Continue ReadingOn February 18th, 2021, the Perseverance rover landed in the Jezero crater on Mars. Shortly thereafter, it powered up some of the scientific instruments it will use to conduct science operations and search for potential evidence of past life. One such instrument is the Mars Environmental Dynamics Analyzer (MEDA), which turned on for 30 minutes and issued the rover’s first weather report from Mars.
Continue ReadingNew images of the oldest known pairs of quasars, farthest and oldest yet seen, show that their home galaxies are colliding. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/double-quasar-black-holes-merging-galaxies
Continue ReadingSmall asteroid 2021 GW4 will pass extremely close to Earth on Monday, April 12, 2021. It’ll pass just 12,313 miles (19,816 km) from Earth’s surface, or about 5% the Earth-moon distance. Amateur astronomers using telescopes can see it passing the galaxy Messier 95 on the night of Sunday, April 11.
Continue ReadingThe Hubble Space Telescope has captured a striking photo of a dying galaxy. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/hubble-telescope-sees-dying-galaxy-ngc1947
Continue ReadingOver a third of the Antarctic ice shelf is at risk of collapsing as Earth continues to warm. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/antarctic-ice-shelf-collapse-as-earth-warms
Continue ReadingNASA has shared a new learning guide for students to create their own video game to explore Mars with a helicopter like Ingenuity, which is expected to make its debut flight this week. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-helicopter-coding-game-for-kids
Continue ReadingWhat happens when two black holes collide?This extreme scenario occurs in the centers of many merging galaxies and multiple star systems.The featured video shows a computer animation of the final stages of such a merger, while highlighting the gravitational lensing effects that would appear on a background starfield.The black regions indicate the event horizons of the dynamic duo, while a surrounding ring of shifting background stars indicates the position of their combined Einstein ring.
Continue ReadingNASA has delayed the first flight of its Mars helicopter Ingenuity after the vehicle’s last test ended earlier than planned. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-mars-helicopter-flight-delay
Continue ReadingPlanetary systems form out of the remnant gas and dust of a primordial star. The material collapses into a protoplanetary disk around the young star, and the clumps that form within the disk eventually become planets, asteroids, or other bodies. Although we understand the big picture of planetary formation, we’ve yet to fully understand the details.
Continue ReadingPrecipitation is much more widespread throughout that solar system than commonly assumed. Obviously it rains water on Earth. But it snows carbon dioxide on Mars, rains methane on Titan, sulfuric acid on Venus, and could potentially rain diamonds on Neptune. The type of material falling out of the sky is almost as varied as the planets themselves.
Continue ReadingPreheat the oven for more than 30 tempting “Star Wars”-themed sweets and treats Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-wars-galactic-baking-cookbook
Continue ReadingNASA is preparing to fly its Mars helicopter Ingenuity on the Red Planet for the first time, and students can join in the excitement by building paper versions of the craft at home. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-helicopter-ingenuity-paper-model-nasa-video
Continue ReadingFlying on Mars is far from a breeze, but NASA is confident that its little helicopter is up to the challenge. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/how-mars-helicopter-ingenuity-flies-on-red-planet
Continue ReadingNASA is about to make history on the Red Planet with the first controlled, helicopter flight on another world. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-mars-helicopter-ingenuity-will-make-space-history
Continue ReadingAn intense band of zodiacal lightis captured in this serene mountain and night skyscape from April 7.The panoramic view was recorded after three hours of hikingfrom a vantage looking west after sunset across the Pyreneesin southern France.At 2838 meters altitude, Mont Valier is the tallest peak near center.In the sky above, thefamiliar stars ofOrion and the northern winterMilky Way are approaching the rugged western horizon.
Continue ReadingHumanity’s first helicopter on Mars has been cleared for a historic takeoff. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-helicopter-ingenuity-go-for-1st-flight
Continue ReadingSo, you want to find dark matter, but you don’t know where to look? A giant planet might be exactly the kind of particle detector you need! Luckily, our solar system just happens to have a couple of them available, and the biggest and closest is Jupiter. Researchers Rebecca Leane (Stanford) and Tim Linden (Stockholm) released a paper this week describing how the gas giant just might hold the key to finding the elusive dark matter.
Continue ReadingMore than two months after taking office, President Joe Biden has offered a first look at his budget priorities, and the signs for NASA are generally promising. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/biden-nasa-2022-budget-request
Continue ReadingNASA will land the first person of color in addition to the first woman on the moon with the Artemis program, NASA’s Acting Administrator Steve Jurczyk revealed today (April 9). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-sending-first-person-of-color-to-moon-artemis
Continue ReadingPerseverance is having a proud parent moment in this image, looking like it’s waiting with a child at the bus stop on the first day of school. Continue reading “Perseverance Takes a Selfie With Ingenuity. It’s Almost Time to fly” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.universetoday.com/150819/perseverance-takes-a-selfie-with-ingenuity-its-almost-time-to-fly/
Continue ReadingNASA’s chief astronaut Molly Cobb pushes the envelope on their jet aircraft in the new episode of “For All Mankind,” airing Friday (April 9). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/for-all-mankind-season-2-episode-8-sneak-peek
Continue ReadingThe first helicopter is expected to attempt the first-ever flight on Mars on Sunday (April 11), with NASA unveiling the results a day later, and you can follow it all online. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-helicopter-ingenuity-first-flight-how-to-watch
Continue ReadingIf successful, the Mars helicopter Ingenuity’s upcoming flight will be the first powered, guided flight on another planet. It’ll be live-streamed. Here’s how to see it. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/ingenuity-helicopter-flies-on-mars-perseverance-rover
Continue ReadingThe Space.com community has a special giveaway going on this week, celebrating the ambitions of SpaceX! Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-swag-hat-book-giveaway
Continue ReadingNASA’s Mars helicopter Ingenuity is warming up its rotor blades as the team’s engineers undertake final preparations for the first-ever flight on the Red Planet, scheduled for Sunday (April 11). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-helicopter-ingenuity-tests-rotor-blades
Continue ReadingNASA’s education team hosted a special webcast for students on Thursday (April 8) to talk about the Mars helicopter Ingenuity and its upcoming first flight on the Red Planet. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-helicopter-ingenuity-nasa-kids-explainer
Continue ReadingWhat happens when hell breaks loose on a multi-generational spaceship? Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/voyagers-space-thriller-director-interview
Continue ReadingNASA’s long-serving Hubble Space Telescope is seeing double after detecting two rare pairs of quasars nestled within galactic collisions that occurred 10 billion years ago. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/rare-double-quasars-hubble-telescope-discovery
Continue ReadingFor 20 years, Jonathon Keats has been asking us to recalibrate our assumptions about the universe and our place in it through a series of thought experiments. A new book dives deep into his work. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/jonathon-keats-experimental-philosophy-interview
Continue ReadingThree astronauts embarked for the International Space Station just three days shy of the 60th anniversary of the first human spaceflight. The trio launched on Soyuz MS-18, named the “Yu.A. Gagarin.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/three-astronauts-launch-space-station-april-2021
Continue ReadingThe search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI) has long roots in human history. With the advent of modern technologies, scientists were finally able to start scanning the skies for any sign of life. When the search first started back in the 1960s, it focused almost exclusively on trying to detect radio signals.
Continue ReadingClose to the Great Bear(Ursa Major) and surrounded by the stars of theHunting Dogs(Canes Venatici), this celestial wonder wasdiscoveredin 1781 by themetricFrench astronomerPierre Mechain.Later, it was added to the catalog of his friend and colleagueCharles Messier asM106.Modern deep telescopic views reveal it to be anisland universe -a spiral galaxy around 30 thousand light-years across locatedonly about 21 million light-years beyond the stars of the Milky Way.
Continue ReadingBut this may not be the end of the story. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/muon-wobble-could-break-physics
Continue ReadingA Russian Soyuz rocket will launch NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei and two cosmonauts toward the space station early Friday (April 9) on a last-minute mission. Here’s how you can watch it live. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/soyuz-rocket-us-russian-expedition-65-crew-launch-webcast
Continue ReadingDid the Perseverance rover capture a rainbow on Mars? This image, from the rover’s left rear Hazard Camera, sure looks like it. But alas, no. However, film director JJ Abrams would be proud. The rover’s official Twitter account explained it best, that rainbows just aren’t possible on Mars, and this is simply a lens flare: “Rainbows aren’t possible here.
Continue ReadingBlack holes come in three sizes: small, medium, and large. Small black holes are of stellar mass. They form when a large star collapses at the end of its life. Large black holes lurk in the centers of galaxies and are millions or billions of solar masses. Middle-sized black holes are those between 100 to 100,000 solar masses.
Continue ReadingThree years from today, on Monday, April 8, 2024, more than half a billion people across North America have the chance to see another Great American Solar Eclipse. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/great-north-american-solar-eclipse-2024-three-years-away
Continue ReadingAstronomers detected a new nearby and repeating fast radio burst, originating from a spot near the great spiral galaxy M81. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/closest-extragalactic-fast-radio-burst-yet
Continue ReadingThe Mars helicopter Ingenuity has unlocked its two rotor blades as preparations continue for the vehicle’s first flight, due to occur no earlier than Sunday (April 11). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-helicopter-ingenuity-unlocks-rotor-blades
Continue ReadingPerseverance has been busy lately. After testing its systems out, taking the first sound recording ever on the Red Planet, and dropping off its helicopter sidekick, now it has the opportunity to work on its primary mission: stare at some rocks. And occasionally zap them with a laser. Continue reading “Here’s a Strange Rock That Perseverance Shot With its Laser”
Continue ReadingOn April 3rd, the Mars Ingenuity helicopter was removed from its carbon-fiber shield on the Perseverance rover’s belly. On Sunday, April 11th, it will make its first attempt at a powered, controlled flight, becoming the first aircraft to operate on another planet. In the meantime, Ingenuity accomplished another major milestone as it survived its first full night on the Martian surface.
Continue ReadingThe multicolor, stereo imagingMastcam-Zon the Perseverance roverzoomed in to capturedthis 3D close-up (get out your red/blue glasses) of theMars Ingenuity helicopteron mission sol 45, April 5.That’s only a few sols before thetechnology demonstrating Ingenuitywill attempt to fly in the thin martian atmosphere, makingthe first powered flight on another planet.The historic test flight is plannedfor no earlier than Sunday, April 11.
Continue ReadingFor the first time, scientists have detected X-rays being emitted by the planet Uranus. The discovery was made by a new analysis of data from NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/x-rays-detected-from-uranus-chandra-x-ray-observatory
Continue ReadingNASA’s Juno spacecraft – whose mission in orbit around Jupiter was recently extended to 2025 – has been used to discover a rapidly expanding auroral ring at the very fringes of the Jovian magnetosphere. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/jupiter-aurora-new-feature-expanding-emission-ring
Continue ReadingConfined to the inside of the HI-SEAS habitat, the Selene III crew is starting to succumb to despair and the “dark side” when they’re repeatedly not able to go on a moonwalk. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/hi-seas-selene-iii-moon-analog-mission-commander-report-2
Continue ReadingNASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has snapped a stunning photo of the Veil Nebula in more exquisite detail than ever before. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/veil-nebula-amazing-hubble-telescope-2021
Continue ReadingNASA’s Perseverance rover snapped a photo on Sunday (April 4) that appeared to show a rainbow arcing across the dusty Martian sky. But it’s just a lens flare. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/perseverance-rover-mars-rainbow-photo
Continue ReadingΔιαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/challenger-sts8-space-mail-truly-cover
Continue ReadingThe alien with the unpronounceable name will take human form once again for a side-splitting second season Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/resident-alien-renewed-for-second-season-on-syfy
Continue ReadingSpaceX will launch a new fleet of Starlink satellites (April 7) and you can watch the liftoff live online. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-starlink-23-satellites-launch-webcast
Continue ReadingNASA and SpaceX have announced that the pair’s autumn mission to send four astronauts to the International Space Station will launch no earlier than Oct. 23. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-nasa-crew-3-astronaut-launch-date
Continue ReadingSpaceX launched another 60 Starlink internet satellites into orbit and nailed the landing of a veteran Falcon 9 rocket on Wednesday (April 7). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-starlink-23-satellite-mission-launch-rocket-landing
Continue ReadingThe droplets falling through alien skies are broadly similar to the ones that splash down here on Earth, even if they’re made of different stuff. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/alien-planets-raindrops-similar-earth
Continue ReadingEnormous “spiders” cover the Martian south pole, and scientists finally have experimental evidence to show how they’re created. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spiders-on-mars-explained-dry-ice
Continue ReadingSome more work will be required to get the U.S. Air Force’s new ARRW hypersonic missile up to speed. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/air-force-hypersonic-missile-arrw-launch-test-failure
Continue ReadingTwo gorgeous new photo mosaics show NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover and Ingenuity helicopter as you’ve never seen them before. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-rover-perseverance-helicopter-ingenuity-photo
Continue ReadingAn Apollo-era NASA astronaut who was the first person born in Australia to train for a spaceflight, Philip Chapman died at age 86, having never made it into orbit. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/astronaut-philip-chapman-dies-at-86-obituary
Continue ReadingTank battles and space history will collide this month as the makers of “World of Tanks” honor the legacy of famed cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/world-of-tanks-celebrates-yuri-gagarin-spaceflight-60th-anniversary
Continue ReadingTune in to Yuri’s Night Saturday (April 10). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/yuris-night-2021-global-livestream
Continue ReadingThe X-37B space plane is being used to flight-validate the best ways to gather the sun’s energy for power beaming from Earth orbit. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/x-37b-space-plane-solar-power-beaming
Continue ReadingAstroscale just launched the first commercial space junk cleanup mission designed to locate and retrieve used satellites and other debris orbiting Earth. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/astroscale-launches-space-junk-cleanup-mission
Continue ReadingFound in far southern skies, deep within the boundaries of theconstellation Dorado,NGC 1947 is some 40 million light-years away.In silhouette against starlight, obscuring lanes of cosmic dustthread across the peculiar galaxy’s bright central regions.Unlike the rotation of stars, gas, and dust tracing the arms ofspiral galaxies, the motions of dust and gas don’t follow the motions of starsin NGC 1947 though.
Continue ReadingWhen NASA sends astronauts back to the Moon as part of the Artemis Program, they will be taking the long view. Rather than being another “footprints and flags” program, the goal is to create a lasting infrastructure that will ensure a “sustained program of lunar exploration.” A major element in this plan is the Lunar Gateway, an orbital habitat that astronauts will use to venture to and from the surface.
Continue ReadingX-rays offer a unique insight into the astronomical world. Invisible to the naked eye, most commonly they are thought of as the semi-dangerous source of medical scans. However, X-ray observatories, like the Chandra X-ray Observatory are capable of seeing astronomical features that no other telescope can. Recently scientists found some of those X-rays coming from a relatively unexpected source – Uranus.
Continue ReadingNASA engineers will teach kids about the Mars helicopter Ingenuity in a live webcast this week. Here’s how to watch. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-helicopter-ingenuity-nasa-student-guide
Continue ReadingAn ultra-high-resolution simulation of a tiny slice of the universe — a million times smaller than a proton — has revealed the very first structures to ever exist. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/first-structures-in-universe-revealed
Continue ReadingExploring volcanic lava tubes in Hawaii helps researchers understand how humans should prepare for living and working on worlds other than Earth. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/moon-mars-missions-hawaii-lava-tubes
Continue ReadingDirector Malcolm D. Lee brings LeBron James to the animated court in the sequel to 1996’s “Space Jam” with this summer’s “Space Jam: A New Legacy.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-jam-a-new-legacy-hbo-max-trailer
Continue ReadingNASA plans to make a splash today (April 6) by dropping a test version of its Orion crew capsule into a big pool, and you can watch all the action live online. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-orion-spacecraft-drop-test-april-2021
Continue ReadingA new study suggests that annihilating dark matter particles may explain the Milky Way center’s mysterious glow. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/dark-matter-may-cause-milky-way-to-glow
Continue ReadingThe 4-lb. (1.8 kilograms) chopper captured its first color photograph on Saturday (April 3), shortly after being lowered to the Martian dirt by the Perseverance rover. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-helicopter-ingenuity-first-color-photo
Continue ReadingIs this just a lonely tree on an empty hill?To start, perhaps, but look beyond. There, a busy universe may wait to be discovered.First, physically, to the left of the tree, is the planet Mars.The red planet, which is the new home to NASA’s Perseverance rover, remains visible this month at sunset above the western horizon.
Continue ReadingFor years astronomers have puzzled over a strange excess of gamma rays coming from the galactic center. Annihilating dark matter has always been a tantalizing explanation, and new research claims that it’s the best answer. Continue reading “Is Dark Matter Responsible for Extra Gamma Rays Coming From the Center of the Milky Way?
Continue ReadingThe first trailer for season four of “Star Trek: Discovery” is here! Season 4 finds the Discovery crew up against a new threat. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-trek-discovery-season-4-teaser-trailer
Continue ReadingThe ‘Star Trek: Lower Decks’ season 2 trailer has us asking is Riker a crazy old sea captain in space? Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-trek-lower-decks-season-2-trailer
Continue ReadingJaneway will serve as the starship’s built-in emergency training hologram. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-trek-prodigy-janeway-first-look
Continue ReadingThe Astronaut Scholarship Foundation has launched a new program to connect people directly to astronauts in a new monthly club. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/astronaut-scholarship-foundation-space-explorers-club
Continue Reading“Picard” star Patrick Stewart revealed a first look at the second season of “Star Trek: Picard” today (April 5) and a familiar foe is returning: Q. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-trek-picard-season-2-trailer-teases-q-return
Continue ReadingThe stainless-steel SN11 didn’t stick its landing last week because of a plumbing problem, according to SpaceX founder and CEO Elon Musk. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-starship-sn11-crash-cause
Continue ReadingEvidence of collisions between black holes and neutron stars suggests dark matter might consist of concentrations of primordial black holes. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/dark-matter-made-of-black-holes
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Continue ReadingThe central core of our galaxy is not a friendly place for star formation, and yet new observations have revealed almost four dozen newly-forming systems. These results challenge our understanding of the complicated physics of our galactic heart. Continue reading “There are new Stars Forming Near the Core of the Milky Way Despite the Harsh Environment”
Continue ReadingNASA’s SpaceX Crew-1 astronauts completed the first commercial crew port relocation at the International Space Station on Monday (April 5) in preparation for the arrival of the next crew. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-crew-dragon-space-station-relocation
Continue ReadingParamount+'s wacky animated “Star Trek” spinoff hits home video on May 18 with hours of bonus features, new cast and crew interviews and deleted scenes. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-trek-lower-decks-season-one-blu-ray
Continue ReadingWhat’s up with NASA’s Mars helicopter Ingenuity? Get the latest scoop on the interplanetary craft with two live video updates today (April 5). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-helicopter-ingenuity-first-flight-preview
Continue ReadingAn international team of astronomers has mapped a piece of the cosmic web without using bright quasars for the first time. They did it by turning a powerful instrument on a single region of the sky for hundreds of hours. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/astronomers-map-a-piece-of-the-cosmic-web-muse
Continue ReadingAstronomers discovered a radio structure that looks like a gigantic jellyfish, though it only glows in certain wavelengths. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/radio-jellyfish-galaxy-cluster-phoenix
Continue ReadingNine U.S. scientists will join South Korea’s first lunar orbiter mission launching next year. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-joins-korea-pathfinder-lunar-orbiter
Continue ReadingThe scientists trapped the antimatter in a magnetic field to stop it from annihilating, before blasting it with a cooling laser. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/cooling-antimatter-with-laser
Continue ReadingNASA’s InSight lander on Mars has detected two more crisp quakes on the Red Planet, both stemming from the same region where the mission’s previous best observations originated. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-insight-lander-detects-two-sizable-marsquakes
Continue ReadingWisps like this are all that remain visible of a Milky Way star. About 7,000 years ago that star exploded in asupernova leaving theVeil Nebula.At the time, the expanding cloudwas likely as bright as a crescent Moon, remainingvisible for weeks to people living at the dawn ofrecorded history. Today, the resulting supernova remnant, also known as the Cygnus Loop, has faded and isnow visible only through a small telescopedirectedtoward theconstellation of the Swan(Cygnus).
Continue ReadingRecently we reported on a haul of 2,200 new exoplanets from the 2 year primary mission of the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS). But that is just the tip of the iceberg in terms of exoplanet hunting. If calculations from NASA are correct the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope could detect up to 100,000 new exoplanets when it launches in 2025.
Continue ReadingNASA’s InSight lander felt the distant rumble of two major ‘marsquakes’ in March, originating from a region near the Martian equator known as the Cerberus Fossae. Registering magnitudes of 3.1 and 3.3 on March 7th and March 18th respectively, the quakes cement the Cerberus Fossae’s reputation as one of the most geologically active places on the Red Planet today.
Continue ReadingImagine trying to study an object light-years away that is less than 20 kilometers in diameter. The object is so dense that it’s made of material that can’t exist naturally on Earth. This is the challenge astronomers face when studying neutron stars, so they have to devise ingenious ways to do it.
Continue ReadingLet’s start by considering a smaller version of the same question. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/if-everyone-sat-in-ocean-earth-sea-level-rise
Continue ReadingSatellites provide a vital service. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/six-ways-satellites-make-the-world-better
Continue ReadingIn 2017, astronomers witnessed the birth of a black hole for the first time. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/tiny-device-boost-gravitational-wave-detectors-black-holes
Continue ReadingFour moons are visible on the featured image – can you find them all?First – and farthest in the background – is Titan, the largest moon of Saturn and one of the larger moons in the Solar System. The dark feature across the top of this perpetually cloudy world is the north polar hood.
Continue ReadingNASA’s Mars helicopter Ingenuity touched down Saturday (April 4) after being dropped by the Perseverance rover. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-helicopter-ingenuity-touches-down-martian-surface
Continue ReadingBy comparing our local Comet Hale-Bopp to the interstellar visitor 2I/Borisov, a team of astronomers have concluded that the interloper is perhaps one of the most pristine comets we’ve ever seen. Continue reading “Interstellar Comet Borisov is so Pristine, it’s Probably Never Been Close to a Star Before” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.
Continue ReadingAll across the Martian surface, there are preserved features that tell the story of what Mars once looked like. These include channels that were carved by flowing water, delta fans where water deposited sediment over time, and lakebeds where clay and hydrated minerals are found. In addition to telling us more about Mars’ past, the study of these features can tell us about how Mars made the transition to what it is today.
Continue ReadingA piece of debris from a SpaceX launch has turned up on someone’s farm in central Washington, local authorities reported Friday (April 2). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-rocket-debris-found-washington-farm
Continue ReadingOur research has, for the first time, used satellite imagery to show the effects of predators on vegetation at a vast scale. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/dingo-fence-from-space-satellite-images
Continue ReadingNew research has found that as the number of satellites in Earth orbit continues to increase, their accumulated light pollution will brighten the night sky – making it much harder to do fundamental astronomy. Continue reading “Satellites Have Brightened the Skies by About 10% Across the Entire Planet” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.
Continue ReadingExoplanetology has been on a tear recently. This is largely due to an abundance of data collected by a new generation of satellites, one of which is the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS). Now the project has reached a new milestone with another release of data – 2,200 planet candidates collected, far surpassing the 1,600 expected candidates in the mission’s first two years.
Continue ReadingSee what’s up in the night sky for April 2021, including stargazing events and the moon’s phases, in this Space.com gallery courtesy of Starry Night Software. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/33974-best-night-sky-events.html
Continue ReadingLike many people staying home during the coronavirus pandemic, I have recently gotten into a new hobby: bird watching. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/bird-constellations-through-history
Continue ReadingScientists found evidence of the impact on a mountaintop. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/meteorite-explosion-antarctica.html
Continue ReadingThe Mars Ingenuity Helicopter,all four landing legs down,was captured here on sol 39 (March 30) slung beneath the belly ofthe Perseverance rover.The near ground level view is a mosaic of imagesfrom the WATSON camera on the rover’s SHERLOC robotic arm.Near the center of the frame the experimental helicopteris suspended just a few centimeters above the martian surface.
Continue ReadingIt is no exaggeration to say that the study of extrasolar planets has exploded in recent decades. To date, 4,375 exoplanets have been confirmed in 3,247 systems, with another 5,856 candidates awaiting confirmation. In recent years, exoplanet studies have started to transition from the process of discovery to one of characterization.
Continue ReadingSolar geoengineering strategies are very controversial within and beyond the climate science community. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/solar-geoengineering-no-substitute-for-cutting-emissions
Continue ReadingThe EmDrive is a hypothetical rocket that proponents claim can generate thrust with no exhaust. This would violate all known physics. In 2016, a team at NASA’s Eagleworks lab claimed to measure thrust from an EmDrive device, the news of which caused quite a stir. The latest attempt to replicate the shocking results has resulted in a simple answer: the Eagleworks measurement was from heating of the engine mount, not any new physics.
Continue ReadingTwo giant radio galaxies have been discovered with South Africa’s powerful MeerKAT telescope, located in the Karoo region, a semi-arid area in the south west of the country. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/two-giant-radio-galaxies-insight-into-the-universe
Continue ReadingSecurity experts say that when it comes to threats in space, Russia is raising more concerns than China. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/new-report-russia-china-anti-satellite-space-threat
Continue ReadingPerseverance’s laser hasn’t yet penetrated the mystery of a strange Martian rock near the rover’s new digs. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/perseverance-rover-spots-strange-rock-on-mars
Continue ReadingErosion can take many forms. Most commonly known is water wearing away the sides of creeks or lakes. But wind can erode just as effectively, especially if it carries dust particles that can eat away at otherwise solid objects. While this wind-driven process is most commonly observed on Earth, it plays a role in the history of most other rocky bodies that have an atmosphere.
Continue ReadingMore than a year into a pandemic that has killed nearly 3 million people worldwide, NASA estimates that COVID-19 will cost the agency perhaps as much as $3 billion. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-estimates-covid-19-costs-3-billion
Continue ReadingJupiter’s Great Red Spot – the largest and most powerful of all the storms in the solar system – has been churning for hundred of years. Recently dozens of smaller storms have slammed into the Red Spot. Those smaller storms only caused superficial damage – and may have ended up feeding the beast itself.
Continue ReadingMangroves play a crucial role in the ecosystem thanks to the dizzying array of plants, animals and birds they feed, house and protect. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mangroves-from-space-30-years-of-satellite-images-are-helping-us-understand-how-climate-change-threatens-these-valuable-forests
Continue ReadingNASA’s Juno spacecraft has detected new auroral emissions on Jupiter which appear to ripple over the planet’s poles. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/juno-jupiter-mission-strange-auroras
Continue ReadingComet 2I/Borisov is the 2nd known object to pass near our sun from outside our solar system. Its 2019 pass near our sun might have been its first-ever interaction with a star. If so, it’s among the most pristine, or unspoiled, objects yet known. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/2i-borisov-pristine-comet-interstellar-visitor
Continue ReadingData from ESA’s Gaia star-mapping satellite have revealed tantalizing evidence that the famous V-shaped Hyades – nearest star cluster to our sun – is being disrupted. The culprit may be a suspected population of dark matter sub-halos. Wow! Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/hyades-being-destroyed-gaia-dark-matter
Continue ReadingThe Sun is the most important source of energy for sustaining life on Earth, but it gives us a lot more than just light and heat. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/why-we-need-to-get-better-at-predicting-space-weather
Continue ReadingWater is essential to life as we know it and it seems completely normal to have water all around us. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/why-is-there-water-on-earth
Continue ReadingChina’s Tianwen-1 spacecraft has captured stunning images of Mars as a bright red sunlit crescent in deep space. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/crescent-mars-china-tianwen-1-photos
Continue ReadingAstronomers have detected a “Goldilocks” or intermediate-mass black hole. It’s not small, not supermassive – but right in the middle – and it “sheds light” on how the supermassive black holes got so large. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/intermediate-black-hole-gravitational-lens-gamma-ray-burst
Continue ReadingGorgeous spiral galaxy NGC 3521 is a mere 35 million light-years away,toward theconstellation Leo.Relatively bright in planet Earth’s sky, NGC 3521 iseasily visible in small telescopes but often overlooked byamateur imagers in favor of other Leo spiral galaxies,like M66 and M65.It’s hard to overlook inthis colorful cosmic portrait, though.Spanning some 50,000 light-years the galaxy sportscharacteristicpatchy, irregular spiral arms laced with dust, pink star formingregions, and clusters of young, blue stars.
Continue ReadingΔιαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/elon-musk-spacex-dogecoin-on-the-moon
Continue ReadingNASA’s Mars rover Curiosity posed for a selfie in front of a beautiful Martian rock outcrop called “Mont Mercou” after probing the area for clues about the Red Planet’s past. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-curiosity-rover-selfie-mont-mercou-photo
Continue ReadingLego designer Milan Madge reveals the hidden details of the new NASA Space Shuttle Discovery set with the Hubble Space Telescope. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/lego-space-shuttle-discovery-designer-interview
Continue ReadingLego’s NASA Space Shuttle Discovery set is every space geek’s dream. Here’s our review from a veteran space reporter. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/lego-nasa-space-shuttle-discovery-hubble-set-review
Continue ReadingBreathe it while you still can. A new research study forecasts the future of oxygen in the Earth’s atmosphere and finds grim news. As the sun continues to warm, carbon dioxide will bind to rocks. This will starve plants, and in as little as a billion years they won’t be able to produce enough oxygen to keep our planet habitable (for us).
Continue ReadingUnderneath its shell of ice, the globe-spanning ocean of Enceladus isn’t sitting still. Instead, it might possibly host massive ocean currents, driven by changes in salinity. Continue reading “There are Ocean Currents Under the ice on Enceladus” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.universetoday.com/150749/there-are-ocean-currents-under-the-ice-on-enceladus/
Continue ReadingNASA’s Mars helicopter Ingenuity will have to wait a few more days to make its historic first flight on the Red Planet. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/ingenuity-mars-helicopter-flight-delayed-april-11
Continue ReadingStudying space physics sure comes in handy when wrestling with vending machines in Apple TV+'s space series “For All Mankind” this week. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/for-all-mankind-season-2-episode-7-sneak-peek
Continue ReadingA host of celebrations, festivities and special events are in store on Paramount+ on April 5 — a date known to all “Star Trek” fans as First Contact Day. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-trek-first-contact-day-2021-celebrations
Continue ReadingChina launched a new satellite Tuesday (March 30) to increase the number of high-definition Earth observation satellites available to state authorities. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-launches-gaofen-12-02-earth-observation-satellite
Continue ReadingChinese astronauts are undergoing intense training for the first crewed missions to construct the nation’s new space station, work that is expected to begin in the next few months. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-space-station-astronaut-training
Continue ReadingWhen the TESS planet hunter launched nearly 3 years ago, some 4,000 exoplanets were known. NASA confirmed in late March that TESS has discovered over 2,200 additional exoplanet candidates orbiting distant stars. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/over-2200-exoplanets-found-so-far-tess-space-telescope
Continue ReadingThe ocean of the water-spurting moon Enceladus might be more active than scientists realized. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/saturn-moon-enceladus-possible-ocean-currents
Continue ReadingAstronomers have searched the entire Milky Way to identify the safest places to live. It turns out, we’re in a pretty good spot. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/safest-spot-for-life-in-milky-way
Continue ReadingThe lost continent is a submerged chunk of crust that broke off from Gondwana 80 million years ago. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/lost-continent-zealandia-mapped
Continue ReadingHave you ever seen a rocket launch – from space? A close inspection of the featured time-lapse video will reveal a rocket rising to Earth orbit as seen from the International Space Station (ISS). The Russian Soyuz-FG rocket was launched in November 2018 from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, carrying a Progress MS-10 (also 71P) module to bring needed supplies to the ISS.
Continue ReadingStar clusters are interesting inhabitants of the sky. They vary in sizes, distances, and number of stars, but almost all are spectacular to look at. And most of them are in the process of being torn apart. That is certainly the case for the Hyades star cluster – the closest one to Earth at only 153 light years away.
Continue ReadingComputer models are continuing to play an increasing role in scientific discovery. Everything from the first moments after the Big Bang to potential for life to form on other planets has been the target of some sort of computer model. Now scientists from the RIKEN Astrophysical Big Bang Laboratory are turning this almost ubiquitous tool to a very violent event – Type Ia supernovae.
Continue ReadingThe Big Bang remains the best way to explain what happened at the beginning of the Universe. However, the incredible energies flowing during the early part of the bang are almost incomprehensive to our everyday experience. Luckily, computers aren’t so attached to normal human ways of thinking and have long been used to model the early universe right after the Bang.
Continue ReadingYou’ve probably seen stunning images of the night side of the Earth from space. Most people have seen the veritable constellations of city lights scattered familiarly across the continents, separated by wide oceans of darkness. You very well may have seen some stunning videos from the ISS showing the dynamic and mesmerizing ribbons of the polar aurorae and the even more frenetic flashes of nighttime lightning storms.
Continue ReadingRoughly 4 billion years ago, Mars looked a lot different than it does today. For starters, its atmosphere was thicker and warmer, and liquid water flowed across its surface. This included rivers, standing lakes, and even a deep ocean that covered much of the northern hemisphere. Evidence of this warm, watery past has been preserved all over the planet in the form of lakebeds, river valleys, and river deltas.
Continue ReadingNASA and the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) have paired up for a challenge to build food systems for Mars missions. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/deep-space-food-challenge-nasa-canada
Continue ReadingThe more scientists study it, the weirder Uranus gets. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/uranus-emitting-x-rays-chandra-observations
Continue ReadingA severe thunderstorm cloud that formed over the Pacific Ocean in 2018 reached the coldest temperatures ever recorded. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/super-cold-thunderstorm-temperature
Continue ReadingMass extinctions are times in Earth’s past when large proportions of life suddenly and catastrophically died. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/huge-volcanic-eruption-didnt-cause-climate-change-and-mass-extinction-140-million-years-ago
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Continue ReadingThe NewSpace industry has its sights set on space tourism, a growing market expected to be worth at least $3 billion by 2030. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/future-of-space-tourism-op-ed
Continue ReadingLooking at the scientific information gleaned from lifeless worlds could help in the search for life, one astrobiologist says. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/study-dead-alien-worlds
Continue Readingsing data from NASA’s Landsat satellite, NASA Earth Observatory visualizers have revealed how lava from a recent volcano eruption lights up the clouds from below. Data from NASA’s Landsat satellite shows what a volcano eruption looks like from above the clouds. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/iceland-volcano-eruption-nighttime-satellite-view
Continue ReadingThe Mars helicopter Ingenuity is preparing for a historic take-off as NASA attempts the first powered, guided flight on another world. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-helicopter-unfolds-legs-perseverance-rover-video
Continue Readinghe Selene III analog lunar mission started with a literal “bang” when the crew decided to disarm bombs in their spare time. Commander Musilova reflects on each crew’s ways of bonding together. The Selene III analog lunar mission started with a literal “bang” when the crew decided to disarm bombs in their spare time.
Continue ReadingCelebrate the 50th anniversary of “Doctor Who’s” The Master with “Missy,” a malevolent new miniseries from Titan Comics. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/doctor-who-missy-comics-miniseries
Continue ReadingThe first known interstellar comet to visit our solar system may be the most pristine ever found, never passing near a star until visiting our own, researchers say. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/interstellar-comet-borisov-most-pristine-ever
Continue ReadingThe new civilian recruits who will fly to space on SpaceX’s Crew Dragon are really, really excited for their upcoming trip around Earth. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-inspiration4-astronaut-crew-excited
Continue ReadingTo play on Carl Sagan’s famous words “If you wish to make black hole jets, you must first create magnetic fields.“The featured image represents the detected intrinsic spin direction (polarization) of radio waves. The polarizationi is produced by the powerful magnetic field surrounding the supermassive black hole at the center of elliptical galaxy M87.
Continue ReadingSpace exploration sure is hard, huh? Luckily, it’s an iterative process, where engineers test and test and test again to work out all the bugs in advance. At least, that’s what we remind ourselves when the prototype goes “kaboom!” Earlier today, the SN11 joins its predecessors by being the fourth Starship prototype to conduct a successful flight test and then explode while attempting to make a landing (or shortly thereafter).
Continue ReadingPerseverance is getting ready to deploy a helicopter on Mars as it takes a look back at its litter on the Red Planet. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-helicopter-unfolding-under-perseverance-rover-videos
Continue ReadingLava tubes on the moon are some of the most interesting, and difficult, places to explore in the solar system. But if humanity plans to eventually have a permanent presence on the moon, the more knowledge we have about the cave systems created by those lava tubes the better. That’s why ESA’s current focus on lunar cave exploration is so important, and another good reason to take note when it releases more information about some of the technologies leading that push.
Continue ReadingWhen I saw the opportunity to write about a new Lego set featuring the Space Shuttle Discovery and Hubble, I immediately went to my 7 year old son, who is obsessed with Legos, and asked him if he thought I should write about it. He immediately agreed, so now I have the pleasure of introducing UT’s audience to one of Lego’s newest sets – #10283 – NASA Space Shuttle Discovery.
Continue ReadingU.S. Vice President Kamala Harris made a special call to the International Space Station to celebrate Women’s History Month and some of the ground-breaking work astronauts are doing in orbit. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/vp-kamala-harris-calls-space-station-womens-history-month-video
Continue ReadingWhen SpaceX launches four civilian astronauts on the private Inspiration4 spaceflight, they’re going to have the ultimate window. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-crew-dragon-cupola-window-inspiration4
Continue ReadingA rare fireball meteor bright enough to be seen during the day triggered a massive sonic boom over parts of the UK and France. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/uk-daytime-fireball-meteor-sonic-boom
Continue ReadingA small swatch of fabric is set to take flight on a first-of-its-kind aircraft more than a century, and a world away, from where it first made history. The strip of muslin, Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/ingenuity-mars-helicopter-wright-flyer-fabric
Continue ReadingIt’s called the Gagarin. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/russia-soyuz-spacecraft-named-gagarin-60-years-human-spaceflight
Continue ReadingA person suffering from arachnophobia might think their fear would stoked on a trip to Mars. However, there is such a thing known colloquially as a Martian “spider”. It is much more innocuous than the eight legged animal that strikes fear into the hearts of millions, but its origins have only been theorized until recently.
Continue ReadingA former Space Camp counselor and an “analog astronaut” whose father tracked Apollo experiments deployed on the moon have won seats aboard the first all-civilian spaceflight. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-inspiration4-final-crew-unveiled
Continue ReadingA protoplanet called Theia crashed into Earth 4.5 billion years ago. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/theia-may-be-in-mysterious-mantle-blobs
Continue ReadingWhen we consider the sun’s influence on Earth and our climate, we tend to think about solar radiation. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/climate-explained-how-particles-ejected-from-the-sun-affect-earths-climate
Continue ReadingVirgin Galactic today (March 30) unveiled its second piloted space plane, a shiny silver vehicle called VSS Imagine. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/virgin-galactic-unveils-spaceship-iii-spacecraft
Continue ReadingThis spectacular image features spiral galaxy Messier 106 and its diminutive neighbors, as well as a dense field of background galaxies and foreground stars. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/striking-new-image-spiral-galaxy-m106-messier106
Continue ReadingA recent study found that these dark marks, known as recurring slope lineae, surged following the massive 2018 dust storm that killed NASA’s Mars rover Opportunity. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-dark-streaks-probably-not-water
Continue ReadingWhat are those red filaments in the sky?They are a rarely seen form of lightning confirmed only about 30 years ago: red sprites.Recent research has shown that following a powerful positivecloud-to-ground lightning strike,red sprites may start as 100-meter balls ofionizedair that shoot down from about80-km high at 10 percent the speed of light.
Continue ReadingWhen NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) is fully integrated, assembled, and finished with testing, it will be the most powerful rocket since the Saturn V that carried the Apollo astronauts to the Moon. To get it there, NASA has been conducting a testing campaign known as the Green Run, an 8-step assessment that culminates in a test-firing of all four of the Core’s RS-25 engines (aka.
Continue ReadingWhen astronauts return to the Moon for the first time since the Apollo Era, they will be relying on a number of mission elements to get them there and back safely. This includes the Space Launch System (SLS) and Orion spacecraft that will launch a crew of four and carry them to the Moon.
Continue ReadingIt took a little help from the full moon to free the massive Ever Given cargo ship from its perch stranded across the Suez Canal. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/full-moon-helps-free-stuck-ship-suez-canal
Continue ReadingLight coming from an explosion in the early universe has illuminated a black hole that astronomers think could expand their understanding of how the celestial objects form. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/secret-black-hole-revealed-by-early-universe-explosion
Continue ReadingIf you’re looking for doomsday, you can forget about asteroid Apophis. The latest radar observations have effectively ruled out any possibility of this near-Earth object (NEO) hitting Earth for the foreseeable future. Continue reading “Careful Calculations Show That Earth is Safe From Asteroid Apophis for at Least 100 Years” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.
Continue ReadingSpaceX may attempt to launch its newest Starship rocket prototype today (March 29) and you’ll be able to watch it live if it happens. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-starship-sn11-rocket-launch-2nd-attempt
Continue ReadingA lot, or even most, of Mars’ ancient water remains trapped inside the planet’s crust instead of being lost to space, according to a new study from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory and Caltech. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/mars-water-soaked-into-crust-not-leaked-into-space
Continue ReadingWhat if one mission could study the gravitational ripples triggered by some of the most violent events in the universe — on the way to observing the least-known planets of our solar system? Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/ice-giant-missions-could-catch-gravitational-waves
Continue ReadingNASA has joined the White House National Climate Task Force, another step in the agency’s continued study of climate change and global warming. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-joins-white-house-climate-task-force
Continue ReadingNASA held an online industry briefing Tuesday (March 23) to discuss its plans to help private space stations get up and running in Earth orbit. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-commercial-space-stations-earth-orbit
Continue ReadingWho knows what evil lurks in the eyes of galaxies?The Hubble knows – or in the case of spiral galaxy M64 – is helping to find out.Messier 64, also known as the Evil Eye or Sleeping Beauty Galaxy, may seem to have evil in its eye because all of its stars rotate in the same direction as the interstellar gas in the galaxy’s central region, but in the opposite direction in the outer regions.
Continue ReadingPalm Sunday, March 28 brings us the first full moon of the new spring season: the Paschal full moon. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/paschal-full-moon-easter
Continue ReadingScientists have long known that certain ingredients are needed to support life, especially water and key organic chemicals like carbon. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/how-asteroid-dust-helped-us-find-life-raw-ingredients-in-space
Continue ReadingUntil the early 2000s, the only known planets were located in our own neighborhood, the Solar System. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/how-can-some-planets-be-hotter-than-stars
Continue ReadingArecibo Observatory’s collapse on Dec. 1, 2020 was a devastating blow for science, but its decades of observations will inform research for years to come. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/arecibo-observatory-legacy
Continue ReadingOne of the most colorful regions of sky, Rho Ophiuchi showcases clusters and nebulae galore. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/rho-ophiuchi-cloud-complex-antares-m4-dark-nebula
Continue ReadingA spacesuit floated away from the International Space Station 15 years ago, but no investigation was conducted. Everyone knew that it was pushed by the space station crew. Dubbed Suitsat-1, the unneeded Russian Orlan spacesuit filled mostly with old clothes was fitted with a faint radio transmitter and released to orbit the Earth.
Continue ReadingA new theory about ‘Oumuamua suggests the weird object that passed through our solar system in 2017 was a remnant of a Pluto-like world from another solar system. As one scientist said, “‘Oumuamua may be the first piece of an exoplanet brought to us.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/oumuamua-piece-of-nitrogen-ice-from-pluto-like-exoplanet
Continue ReadingIn 2019 astronomers captured the first direct image of a black hole. It was an image of the supermassive black hole at the heart of M87. And when many folks saw it, their reaction was “that’s it?” Which is understandable, given that the image is just a blurry, donut-shaped smudge. It isn’t much to look at.
Continue ReadingThe full moon of March, called the Worm Moon, will occur on Sunday (March 28), two days before the moon reaches perigee, its closest point to Earth. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/35891-march-full-moon.html
Continue ReadingThe U.S. Space Force has a serious role to play in the modern world. Its stated mission is to train and equip personnel to defend U.S. interests in space. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-force-sounds-like-a-joke-military-problem
Continue ReadingThe Hyades — the closest star cluster to our sun — is being stretched by an invisible ‘lump,’ researchers say. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/hyades-star-cluster-dissolving-dark-matter.html
Continue ReadingSome 60 million light-years away in the southerlyconstellationCorvus, two large galaxies are colliding.Stars in the two galaxies, cataloged asNGC 4038 and NGC 4039,very rarely collide in the course of theponderous cataclysm that lasts for hundreds of millions of years.But the galaxies’ largeclouds of molecular gas and dustoften do, triggeringfurious episodes of star formationinear the center of thecosmic wreckage.
Continue ReadingThe notorious Apophis space rock just shed its hazardous status — for the next 100 years at least — after fresh observations of the near-Earth asteroid. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/apophis-asteroid-no-impact-risk-100-years-nasa
Continue ReadingIn less than three years, astronauts will return to the Moon for the first time since the Apollo Era. As part of the Artemis Program, the purpose is not only to send crewed missions back to the lunar surface to explore and collect samples. This time around, there’s also the goal of establishing vital infrastructure (like the Lunar Gateway and a Base Camp) that will allow for “sustained lunar exploration.
Continue Reading“The Last Starfighter” may finally get the follow-up sci-fi fans have been waiting decades. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/the-last-starfighter-sequel-sizzle-reel
Continue ReadingThe severe storms in Alabama this week are visible even from space. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/alabama-tornadoes-satellite-view-march-2021
Continue ReadingThat was no asteroid in the sky last night (March 25) — it was likely SpaceX rocket debris falling and burning up in Earth’s atmosphere, experts say. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-falling-rocket-debris-light-show
Continue ReadingThe community reminisces about surprising space facts, our Perseverance giveaway nears it end and more this week! Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-forums-march-26-2021
Continue ReadingWe thought we understood how stars are formed. It turns out, we don’t. Not completely, anyway. A new study, recently conducted using data from the Hubble Space Telescope, is sending astronomers back to the drawing board to rewrite the accepted model of stellar formation. Continue reading “Newly Forming Stars Don’t Blast Away Material as Previously Believed.
Continue ReadingA SpaceX rocket launched on March 4 that failed to perform a deorbit burn reentered Earth’s atmosphere on March 25, 2021. It created a startling light display over Seattle and Portland. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/march-25-2021-seattle-portland-meteor-spacex-rocket-reentry
Continue ReadingASA’s statement calls NGC 2336 “the quintessential galaxy.” Imagine a galaxy and what comes to mind likely looks like NGC 2336, a shimmering swirl of stars. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: javascript:void(0)
Continue ReadingThe Event Horizon Telescope collaboration released a new image of the supermassive black hole in the center of massive galaxy M87 on March 24, 2021. The image shows the signatures of a magnetic field. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/new-image-m87s-black-hole-magnetic-field
Continue ReadingAstrophysicist Andrea Ghez has spent her scientific career peering at the center of the Milky Way, trying to see the invisible. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/andrea-ghez-supermassive-black-hole-milky-way-diversity
Continue ReadingA NASA spacecraft built to spot alien worlds has completed its first two years of work, and the tally is in: the mission hauled in 2,241 new planet candidates for scientists to study. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/tess-spacecraft-2000-exoplanet-candidates-first-two-years
Continue ReadingBraided and serpentine filaments of glowing gassuggest this nebula’s popular name, The Medusa Nebula.Also known as Abell 21, this Medusa is an oldplanetary nebulasome 1,500 light-years away in the constellation Gemini.Like its mythologicalnamesake, the nebula is associated with a dramatic transformation.The planetarynebula phase represents a final stage intheevolution of low mass stars like the sunas they transform themselves fromred giantsto hot white dwarfstars and in the process shrug off their outer layers.
Continue ReadingSpaceX’s most-flown rocket, a Falcon 9 booster that has flown a historic nine times has returned home to Florida’s Port Canaveral. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-falcon-9-rocket-ninth-flight-photos
Continue ReadingSpaceX may attempt to test fire — then launch — its latest Starship rocket prototype at the company’s South Texas facility on Friday (March 26). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-starship-sn11-launch-attempt
Continue ReadingΔιαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/stuck-ship-suez-canal-satellite-photos
Continue Reading“A great fire appeared in the sky to the North, and lasted three nights,” wrote a Portuguese scribe in early March, 1582. Across the globe in feudal Japan, observers in Kyoto noted the same fiery red display in their skies too. Similar accounts of strange nighttime lights were recorded in Leipzig, Germany; Yecheon, South Korea; and a dozen other cities across Europe and East Asia.
Continue ReadingThe most important thing we’ve communicated? That we exist. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/messages-sent-to-aliens
Continue ReadingRevisiting how Earth looks from space could offer scientists clues for finding alien life on distant worlds. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/studying-earth-like-an-expolanet
Continue ReadingSee photo’s of SpaceX’s Starlink missions to deploy thousands of small internet satellites into orbit. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-starlink-satellite-megaconstellation-launch-photos.html
Continue ReadingIt looks like we’ll find out in what happens when astronauts fire a gun on the moon in this week’s episode of “For All Mankind” airing Friday (March 26) on Apple TV+ . Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/for-all-mankind-season-2-episode-6-sneak-peek
Continue ReadingFor the first time, scientists have found evidence for a secondary atmosphere on an exoplanet, created by volcanism beneath the surface. The planet, GJ 1132 b, is thought to have once been a sub-Neptune, but now is a rocky world the size of Earth. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/volcanism-on-earth-sized-exoplanet-gj-1132-b-created-a-secondary-atmosphere-hubble-space-telescope
Continue ReadingBelieve it or not, physicists are attempting to understand the universe when it was only a handful of seconds old. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/big-bang-first-few-seconds
Continue ReadingNASA astronauts recently toured SpaceX’s South Texas facility, where the company is building and testing prototypes for its Starship deep-space transportation system. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-starship-sn11-nasa-astronauts-photo
Continue ReadingThe world’s oldest meteor impact crater is not a crater at all, say scientists of a new study suggesting natural forces put the giant indent into Earth’s surface. But the jury is still out. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/worlds-oldest-meteor-crater-debate
Continue ReadingThough Firefly Aerospace missed its own 2020 deadline to launch its Alpha rocket into space, the company says it’s confident a 2021 debut is in the cards. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/firefly-aerospace-alpha-rocket-launch-2021
Continue ReadingA Soyuz rocket successfully sent 36 OneWeb satellites into orbit Wednesday (March 24) as the London-based company continues its recovery from a tough 2020. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/soyuz-rocket-launches-oneweb-5-mission-36-satellites
Continue ReadingBeforePerseverance there was Curiosity.In fact, the Curiosity rover accomplished the first sky crane maneuvertouchdown on Mars on April 5, 2012.March 2, 2021 marked Curiosity’s 3,048th martian day operatingon the surface of the Red Planet.This 360 degree panoramafromsol 3048 is a mosaic of 149 framesfrom Curiosity’s Mastcam above the rover’s deck.It includes 23 frames oficy, thin, high cloudsdrifting through the martian sky.
Continue ReadingAs Carl Sagan once said, “The sky calls to us. If we do not destroy ourselves, we will one day venture to the stars.” And our first emissaries to the stars will be robotic probes. These interstellar probes will be largely autonomous, but we will want to communicate with them. At the very least we will want them to phone home and tell us what they’ve discovered.
Continue ReadingNASA’s Mars Helicopter Ingenuity, which is poised to make its first flight in early April, bears a tiny swatch of fabric from one wing of the Wright brothers’ history-making plane Flyer 1. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-helicopter-ingenuity-wright-brothers-plane
Continue ReadingA Soyuz rocket will launch 36 new satellites into orbit for OneWeb today (March 24) and you can watch online. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/arianespace-oneweb-5-satellites-launch-webcast
Continue ReadingΔιαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/first-black-hole-image-polarized-m87
Continue ReadingA study here on Earth simulating the weightless conditions of space travel showed that the longer the participants were exposed to a low-gravity environment, the more they perceived facial expressions as angry. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/mars-trip-extended-weightlessness-misread-emotion-faces
Continue ReadingThrough 12 years of photographing and stitching together individual astrophotography images, Finnish astrophotographer J-P Mestavainio has created a 1.7 gigapixel panorama of our Milky Way galaxy. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/milky-way-panorama-metsavainio-astrophotography
Continue ReadingA SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched a new batch of 60 Starlink internet satellites into orbit early Wednesday (March 24) and nailed a landing at sea. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-starlink-22-satellites-launch-rocket-landing-success
Continue ReadingFormer Trump intelligence director John Ratcliffe told Fox News that more unexplained sightings of flying objects will soon be declassified. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/declassified-ufo-sightings
Continue ReadingA Soyuz rocket sent 38 satellites into space Monday (March 22), marking a historic rideshare mission for Russian company GK Launch Services. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/soyuz-rocket-launches-1st-fully-commercial-mission
Continue ReadingThe Valoria 2 crew chose to understand each other’s love languages to bond better during an analog mission on Mars. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/hi-seas-valoria-2-mars-analog-mission-commander-report-4
Continue ReadingWhy does so much of Jupiter’s lightning occur near its poles?Similar to Earth, Jupiter experiences both aurorae and lightning.Different from Earth, though, Jupiter’s lightning usually occurs near itspoles – while much of Earth’s lightning occurs near its equator.To help understand the difference, NASA’s Juno spacecraft, currently orbiting Jupiter, has observed numerous aurora and lightning events.
Continue ReadingA leader at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory paid tribute to Boulder, Colorado Tuesday (March 23) in the hours after 10 people were killed in a mass shooting in the city. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/boulder-mass-shooting-nasa-scientist-statement
Continue ReadingSpaceX will launch its next fleet of Starlink satellites into orbit for the company’s broadband megaconstellation on Wednesday (March 24). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-starlink-22-satellite-launch-webcast
Continue ReadingThe Space Force launched its first small rocket of 2021 this month in an experiment that dumped water vapor into Earth’s ionosphere. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-force-first-small-rocket-launch-2021-photos
Continue ReadingPerseverance has already made its mark on scientific history by taking the first audio recording ever on Mars. But the instrument with the microphone, known as the SuperCam, wasn’t done there. It has plenty of other science to do, and recently it started running through some more preliminary tests. One of those tests happened to involve blasting a rock with a laser – while taking an audio recording of it.
Continue ReadingΔιαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/semitruck-size-asteroid-flyby-march-2021
Continue ReadingWe may be just over two weeks away from the first powered flight by an aircraft on an alien world. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-helicopter-ingenuity-fly-april-8
Continue ReadingDeep space missions to Mars will be much more physically and mentally demanding than the journeys we’ve made so far during 60 years of human space exploration. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/astronauts-on-mars-missions-cognitive-emotional-problems
Continue ReadingWriter and director Neill Blomkamp has said that a sequel to his directorial debut, the epic, gritty sci-fi “District 9,” is on its way. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/district-9-sequel-is-coming-director-says
Continue ReadingScientists may have finally made a complete digital model for the Cosmos panel of a 2,000-year-old mechanical device called the Antikythera mechanism that’s believed to be the world’s first computer. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/news/scientists-unlock-the-cosmos-on-the-antikythera-mechanism-the-worlds-first-computer
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Continue ReadingNASA is expected to unveil new details about the debut flight of its Mars Ingenuity helicopter during a media briefing today (March 23). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-helicopter-ingenuity-nasa-update-webcast
Continue ReadingA new mathematical application provides a more complete picture of our changing world by drawing on data from several kinds of sensors. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/satellite-imagery-advance-expert-voices
Continue ReadingFrom discovering planets to following comets, women all over the world play a crucial role in astronomy. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/trailblazing-women-in-astronomy-astrophysics
Continue ReadingNASA’s newest fleet of far-out exploration ideas include projects on topics such as Titan sample return, artificial gravity for astronauts, and collecting vast amounts of planetary data. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-innovative-advanced-concepts-projects-2021
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Continue ReadingAstronomers have discovered a restless supermassive black hole that’s moving within its galaxy. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/supermassive-black-hole-on-the-move
Continue ReadingNew research suggests that worlds with subsurface oceans are common in our galaxy, and might be even better environments for life than Earth’s oceans. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/subsurface-oceans-worlds-common-alien-life-environment
Continue ReadingResearchers have discovered three new strains of bacteria that they think could one day help astronauts to grow their own food. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-station-bacteria-discovery-grow-food-on-mars
Continue ReadingOn March 14, Paraguay’s first-ever satellite entered orbit around Earth. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/paraguay-first-satellite-guaranisat1-cubesat-in-orbit
Continue ReadingWater is leaking from Mars’ atmosphere through changing seasons and swirling Martian storms, scientists found in two new studies. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-water-escapes-to-space-in-dust-storms
Continue ReadingSaturn takes roughly seven Earth years to begin and end one of its seasons. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/saturn-summer-season-ends-hubble-telescope-photos-march-2021
Continue ReadingWhy are these large stones here?One the more famous stone circles is the Duddo Five Stones of Northumberland, England. Set in the open near the top of a modest incline, a short hike across empty fields will bring you to unusual human-sized stones that are unlike anything surrounding them.The grooved, pitted, and deeply weathered surfaces of the soft sandstones are consistent with being placed about 4000 years ago – but placed for reasons now unknown.
Continue ReadingOn Feb. 18th, 2021, after spending six months in transit, the Perseverance rover landed in the Jezero Crater on Mars. By March 4th, it began driving short distances and calibrating its instruments in preparation for all the science operations it will conduct. Most recently, Perseverance began studying its first scientific target, a rock that has been named “Máaz” – the Navajo word for “Mars.
Continue ReadingNASA will hold a news conference to preview the upcoming flight tests of its Ingenuity Mars helicopter, which hitched a ride to the Red Planet with the Perseverance rover. Watch it live! Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/17933-nasa-television-webcasts-live-space-tv.html
Continue ReadingA Rocket Lab Electron booster is scheduled to lift off from the company’s New Zealand launch site today at 6:30 p.m. EDT (2230 GMT), on a mission dubbed “They Go Up So Fast.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/rocket-lab-launch-seven-satellites-march-2021
Continue ReadingOver the weekend, NASA’s Perseverance rover dropped the debris shield that protected the Mars helicopter Ingenuity during the mission’s epic Feb. 18 touchdown. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-perseverance-rover-helicopter-ingenuity-unveiled
Continue ReadingA U.S. weather satellite that retired eight years ago has fallen apart in orbit, breaking into at least 16 pieces, according to government representatives. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/defunct-weather-satellite-noaa-17-breaks-up
Continue ReadingSpaceX just fired up its latest Starship prototype, keeping the vehicle on track for a high-altitude test flight this week. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-starship-prototype-sn11-static-fire
Continue ReadingA ‘new star’ erupted into visibility over the past weekend, and continues to brighten. It began, as all modern astronomical alerts seem to, with one tweet, then two. Early on the morning of Friday, March 19th, we started seeing word that a nova was spotted in the constellation of Cassiopeia the Queen, near its border with Cepheus.
Continue ReadingHere are a few stunning views of the Curiosity Rover’s current location, Mont Mercou in Gale Crater on Mars. This towering outcrop provides a great look at layered sedimentary rock structures. On Earth, it’s common to find layered rock like the ones within this cliff face, especially where there were once lakes.
Continue ReadingYou’ll soon be able to recreate one of NASA’s most famous space shuttle missions in Lego for with the new NASA Space Shuttle Discovery set. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/lego-space-shuttle-discovery-hubble-telescope-design
Continue ReadingOnce described as the most complex flying machine ever built, comprised of more than 2.5 million moving parts, you can now assemble your own model of NASA’s space shuttle using just 2,354 pieces. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/lego-space-shuttle-discovery-hubble-telescope
Continue ReadingThe enormous Baikal-GVD will look for the particles from 4,300 feet (1,310 meters) below the lake surface. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/russia-deploys-underwater-telescope-lake-baikal.html
Continue Reading‘Oumuamua, the first known visitor from interstellar space, was likely a pancake-shaped chip off a Pluto-like world. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/interstellar-object-oumuamua-pancake-shape-pluto-like-planet
Continue ReadingΔιαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/insight-mission-mars-core-size-finding
Continue ReadingBinnie retells it all in “The Magic and Menace of SpaceShipOne.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spaceshipone-test-pilot-brian-binnie-book-interview
Continue ReadingWhat’s up in the sky from Auriga to Orion?Many of the famous stars and nebulas in this region were captured on 34 separate images, taking over 430 hours of exposure, and digitally combined to reveal the featured image.Starting on the far upper left, toward the constellation of Auriga (the Chariot driver), is the picturesque Flaming Star Nebula (IC 405).
Continue ReadingIn absence of (yet) being able to step foot on Mars, we have robotic vicarious experiences through our rovers including Perseverance which landed this past February 18th. In addition to photos we’ve collected from the surface over the decades, our ever-improving data connection to Mars made it possible to see video from Perseverance’s landing.
Continue ReadingThe biggest asteroid to visit Earth this year will zoom by our planet today (March 21) and it’s a real speed demon. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/biggest-asteroid-flyby-of-2021-fast-speed
Continue ReadingThe James Webb Space Telescope is the world’s most complex infrared telescope. In February 2021, It successfully passed its final functional performance tests, moving it closer to its launch in October. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/james-webb-telescope-hubble-successor-to-launch
Continue ReadingYou can watch online as the notorious near-Earth asteroid Apophis brushes past Earth on March 5-6, 2021. This flyby is a precursor to the tantalizingly close sweep Apophis will make in 2029. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/asteroid-99942-apophis-encounters-2029-2036-2068
Continue ReadingClever camerawork allowed scientists to view an elusive cloud that streams away from Mars’ volcano Arsia Mons and determine how it’s formed. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/todays-image/arsia-mons-mars-orographic-cloud
Continue ReadingNASA’s Hubble Space Telescope went into a protective safe mode early March 7, after on onboard software program failed during a guide star acquisition. NASA has now announced that spacecraft was moved out of safe mode, into a pre-science state with the plan of returning to normal operations. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.
Continue ReadingOn March 20, 1987, NASA launched an Indonesian communications satellite called Palapa B2-P. See how it happened in our “On This Day In Space” series! Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/39251-on-this-day-in-space.html
Continue ReadingSee the best photos on Space.com this week. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/32252-amazing-images.html
Continue ReadingThese are the top space stories this week from Space.com. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/36316-the-most-amazing-space-stories-of-the-week.html
Continue ReadingΔιαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/asteroids-named-for-27-astronauts
Continue ReadingNew images of Jupiter’s polar auroras, captured by the Juno spacecraft, revealed the full cycle of intense and unusual polar light displays. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/jupiter-dawn-auroras-storms
Continue ReadingA supermassive black hole is racing across the universe at 110,000 mph (177,000 km/h), and the astronomers who spotted it don’t know why. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/moving-supermassive-black-hole
Continue ReadingNew, stunningly detailed images of the Large and Small Magellanic Clouds have the potential to revolutionize our understanding of the stars making up these two dwarf galaxies. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/magellanic-clouds-photo-dark-energy-camera
Continue ReadingLegendary NASA flight director Glynn Lunney has passed away at age 84. Lunney played a key role in the early days of NASA, helping to create the concept and operation of what we now reverently know as Mission Control. His calm decisiveness was lauded during the Gemini and Apollo missions he guided as flight director, and his leadership was especially pivotal in bringing the crew of Apollo 13 safely back to Earth.
Continue ReadingOn March 4th, 2021, the Perseverance rover began driving from its landing site on Mars. During this drive, the rover covered 6.5 meters (21.3 feet) and conducted some basic maneuvers and instrument tests. In keeping with a NASA tradition where mission controllers give unofficial nicknames to various geological features, the team also consecrated the landing site by naming it after a famous science fiction author.
Continue ReadingNo one knew that 2,000 years ago, the technology existed to build such a device. The Antikythera mechanism, pictured, is now widely regarded as the first computer.Found at the bottom of the sea aboard a decaying Greek ship, its complexity prompted decades of study, and even today some of its functions likely remain unknown.
Continue ReadingThe collapse of Arecibo’s radio telescope was a devastating blow to the radio astronomy community. On December 1st, the suspended instrument platform came crashing down, destroying a large part of the receiver dish and the towers supporting the platform, as well as causing minor damage to some outlying buildings. Now the National Science Foundation (NSF), the government agency responsible for operating Arecibo is starting to pick up the pieces to figure out what’s next for the site, as they detailed in a brief report to Congress recently.
Continue ReadingThis popular group leaps into the early evening sky around the Marchequinox andthenorthern hemisphere spring.Famous as theLeo Triplet,the three magnificent galaxies found in the prominentconstellation Leogather here in one astronomical field of view.Crowd pleasers when imaged with even modesttelescopes, they can be introduced individually asNGC 3628 (right), M66 (upper left), and M65 (bottom).
Continue ReadingLegendary flight director Glynn S. Lunney, who led Mission Control during some of NASA’s most challenging and triumphant hours, has died at the age of 84. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/glynn-lunney-apollo-flight-director-obituary
Continue ReadingFinnish astrophotographer J-P Metsavainio spent 1,250 hours over the course of about 12 years creating a single image that reveals the magnificent beauty of the entire Milky Way galaxy. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/astrophotographer-12-years-mosaic-image-milky-way-galaxy
Continue ReadingDon’t expect big changes at NASA if Bill Nelson does end up leading the space agency. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-chief-bill-nelson-nomination-space-continuity
Continue ReadingThis week, the Space.com community shares some of their favorite space TV shows and if Elon Musk’s SpaceX can reach Mars. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-forums-march-20-2021
Continue ReadingSpring will officially arrive on Saturday morning (March 20) with the occurrence of the vernal equinox. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/vernal-equinox-2021-spring-arrival-equal-day-night
Continue ReadingElectricity and magnetism have a lot in common. They are connected by the unified theory of electromagnetism, and are in many ways two sides of the same coin. Both can exert forces on charges and magnetic fields. A changing electric field creates a magnetic field and vice versa. Elementary particles can possess electric and magnetic properties.
Continue ReadingOn February 18th, 2021, NASA’s Perseverance rover landed in the Jezero Crater on Mars. Over the next two years of its primary mission, this robotic mission will carry on in the search for past life on Mars, obtaining soil and rock drill samples that will be returned to Earth someday for analysis.
Continue ReadingOur sky is missing supernovas. Stars live for millions or billions of years. But given the sheer number of stars in the Milky Way, we should still expect these cataclysmic stellar deaths every 30-50 years. Few of those explosions will be within naked-eye-range of Earth. Nova is from the Latin meaning “new”.
Continue ReadingWhen the asteroid labeled 2001 FO32 sweeps closest to Earth on March 21, 2021, it’ll be moving at such a fast pace that observers using telescopes might be able to detect its motion – its drift in front of the stars – in real time. Charts and info here. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.
Continue ReadingChina and Russia are cooperating in plans to build a lunar research outpost on the moon. The China National Space Administration and Roscosmos – Russia’s space agency – made the announcement in a memorandum dated March 9, 2021. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/china-russia-will-be-building-moon-base-together-march9-21
Continue ReadingPresident Joe Biden has nominated former Florida senator Bill Nelson, a longtime NASA supporter, to lead the space agency. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/biden-nasa-chief-bill-nelson-nomination
Continue ReadingThis Friday (Mar. 19), Space Chat will explore “space junk.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-chat-live-with-spacedotcom.html
Continue ReadingThe next episode of “For All Mankind” shows the wonderful reaction of astronaut Tracy Stevens when she finally gets to start another mission — and the technical problem that holds her up. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/for-all-mankind-season-2-episode-5-weight-sneak-peek
Continue ReadingA Soyuz spacecraft moved to a new docking port at the International Space Station on Friday (March 19) to make room for an incoming crew next month. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/soyuz-spacecraft-docking-port-move-space-station
Continue ReadingMars will be easy to spot in the night sky Friday (March 19) as it makes a close approach to the crescent moon. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/moon-mars-conjunction-march-2021
Continue ReadingChina launched another trio of satellites into orbit late Friday (March 12), adding to its network of spy satellites observing regions nearby Chinese territory. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-yaogan-31-military-satellite-launch-march-2021
Continue ReadingIn 2017, the Panoramic Survey Telescope and Rapid Response System (Pan-STARRS) made history with the detection of a mysterious object called Oumuamua (Hawaiian for scout). Unlike countless other small objects that Pan-STARRS had detected before, Oumuamua seemed to originate from beyond the solar system. The first known interstellar object detected in the solar system, Oumuamua, with its odd trajectory, strange shape, and unusual acceleration, led to a flurry of activity in the astronomical community and an avalanche of wild claims of extraterrestrial space ships from various fringes of the media.
Continue ReadingIn the Fall of 2017, the first known interstellar object passed through the Solar System, triggering a revolution in astronomy. Because of the amonolous nature of the object, astronomers from all over the world were at a loss to explain what it was. Neither comet, nor asteroid, nor any other conventional object appeared to fit the bill, leading to all kinds of “exotic” explanations.
Continue ReadingStars fill this infrared view, spanning 4 light-years across the centerof the Lagoon Nebula.Visible light imagesshow the glowing gas and obscuring dust clouds thatdominate the scene.But this infrared image,constructed fromHubble Space Telescope data,peers closer to the heart of the active star-forming region revealingnewborn stars scattered within,against a crowded field of background starstoward the center of our Milky Way galaxy.
Continue ReadingCrewmembers of the International Space Station will relocate a Soyuz spacecraft today (March 19) to make room for the arrival of Expedition 65 next month, and you can watch the whole thing live. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/soyuz-spacecraft-space-station-redock-webcast
Continue ReadingThe space ambitions of Russia and China will likely stay front and center for the U.S. military during the administration of President Joe Biden. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/us-space-policy-china-russia-biden-administration
Continue ReadingSpace junk moves at 10 times the speed of a bullet from an average gun. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/tiny-space-junk-damage
Continue ReadingSpaceX CEO Elon Musk showed off the company’s first Starship Super Heavy booster in a Twitter post on Thursday (March 18). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-first-super-heavy-booster-photo
Continue ReadingSee photos of the historic Emirates Mars Mission, which will send the United Arab Emirates’ Hope orbiter to the Red Planet. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/hope-mars-mission-united-arab-emirates-photos.html
Continue ReadingYou can spot ‘GEOSat’ satellites in far-flung orbits… if you know exactly where and when to look. Watch the sky long enough, and you’re bound to see one. Seasoned observers are very familiar with seeing satellites in low Earth orbit, as these modern artificial sky apparitions lit by sunlight grace the dawn or dusk sky.
Continue ReadingSo, you want to create life? You’re going to need some ingredients first. On Earth four billion years ago, you might find some of those ingredients in the impact craters of asteroid strikes (as long as you don’t get blown up in the blast yourself). A safer place to look, according to new research from the University of Leeds, might be in the sites of lightning strikes.
Continue ReadingA month on, we’re all still buzzing about the Perseverance rover’s perfect landing in Jezero Crater on Mars, back on February 18, 2021. Over the past few weeks, NASA has released more stunning imagery and footage of the landing, and since then the world-wide cadre of citizen scientists and image editing enthusiasts have been springing into action to enhance and augment all the incredible scenes captured by Perseverance’s collection of high-resolution cameras.
Continue ReadingA space telescope might have spotted one of the most distant supermassive black holes spurting an X-ray jet. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/supermassive-black-hole-jet-bigger-than-milky-way
Continue ReadingThe most remote particle detector on Earth has detected the most energetic antimatter neutrino ever, confirming a 51-year-old prediction. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/extreme-neutrino-hits-antarctica
Continue ReadingScientists have unveiled plans for a lunar ark on the moon containing genetic information on 6.7 million species to ensure their preservation against existential threats. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/proposed-lunar-ark-for-biodiversity
Continue ReadingWithin Orion we find two immense stars, Rigel and Betelgeuse, apparently at diametrically opposite periods in a star’s existence. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/betelgeuse-rigel-brightest-stars-in-orion
Continue ReadingThe United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) first-ever Mars spacecraft captured its most stunning image yet of the Red Planet as the probe continues preparing to begin its science observations in earnest. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/hope-mars-mission-olympus-mons-photo
Continue ReadingThe teams behind NASA’s Perseverance rover and Ingenuity helicopter have chosen an airfield on the Red Planet for the little chopper and are gearing up for flights in the near future. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-helicopter-on-perseverance-rover-may-fly-april-2021
Continue ReadingNASA’s first Space Launch System megarocket to launch an Artemis mission to the moon fired up its core booster in a critical engine test Thursday (March 18). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-sls-megarocket-engine-test-artemis-1-march-2021
Continue ReadingClouds of stardust drift through this deep skyscape,across thePerseus molecular cloudsome 850 light-years away.Dusty nebulae reflecting light from embedded young starsstand out in the nearly 2 degree wide telescopic field of view.With a characteristic bluish colorreflection nebula NGC 1333 is atcenter,vdB 13 at top right,with rare yellowish reflection nebulavdB 12 near the top of the frame.
Continue ReadingSETI’s Nathalie Cabrol believes a widespread biosphere exists on Mars that has migrated underground over the past few billion years. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/mars-underground-biosphere-seti-nathalie-cabrol
Continue ReadingNASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei may spend a year in space after his launch in April — and if that’s the case, he’ll welcome the opportunity. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-astronaut-could-spend-year-in-space
Continue ReadingJupiter’s Great Red Spot recently feasted on smaller storms that wandered into its neighborhood, possibly even gaining sustenance from these meals, a new study suggests. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/jupiter-great-red-spot-eats-smaller-storms
Continue ReadingNASA plans to do a test of its Space Launch System (SLS) rocket core stage Thursday (March 18), during a two-hour window that opens at 3 p.m. EDT (1900 GMT). Watch it live! Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-sls-megarocket-hot-fire-test-march-2021-webcast
Continue ReadingSpaceX has traced last month’s loss of a flight-proven booster to an in-flight engine shutdown, according to a top company official. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-falcon-9-booster-loss-engine-shutdown
Continue ReadingSand dunes on Mars are fascinating. They shift and move in different ways than they do on Earth, and they can grow to much more immense sizes than on our own planet. Several conditions contribute to the gigantic sand dunes and large fields of dunes that can form on the Red Planet, including its low gravity and air pressure.
Continue ReadingNASA’s Perseverance rover on Mars has just sent back its first initial science results, as well as some new audio recordings of wind and the rover’s laser zapping rocks. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/science-results-perseverance-mars-rover-supercam
Continue ReadingNASA’s newest Mars rover nabbed a significant extraterrestrial sighting when an onboard camera happened to spot a Red Planet dust devil crossing Jezero Crater. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/perseverance-rover-sees-mars-dust-devil
Continue ReadingNOAA marked St. Patrick’s Day with a gorgeous new image of Ireland. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/st-patricks-day-2021-ireland-satellite-photo
Continue ReadingThe hypothetical Planet Nine may not be a planet but rather a small black hole that might be detectable from the theoretical radiation emitted from its edge, so-called Hawking radiation. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/planet-nine-little-black-hole.html
Continue ReadingNASA will fire up the core stage of its Space Launch System (SLS) for the final test in the series of “green run” tests that will determine whether the new megarocket is ready to fly moon missions. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/17933-nasa-television-webcasts-live-space-tv.html
Continue ReadingPerseverance captured audio during a drive on March 7, an unprecedented recording that reveals the many creaks and rattles made by the six-wheeled robot as it rolls over Mars’ famous red dirt. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/perseverance-rover-sounds-driving-mars
Continue ReadingIf you could stand on Venus – what would you see? Pictured is the view from Venera 13, a robotic Soviet lander which parachuted and air-braked down through the thick Venusian atmosphere in March of 1982.The desolate landscape it saw included flat rocks, vast empty terrain, and a featureless sky above Phoebe Regio near Venus’ equator.
Continue ReadingNew research solves a decades-long riddle: from where do the highest-energy cosmic rays originate? Even supernovae – exploding stars – can’t explain them. Now it seems these sorts of cosmic rays may come from clusters of young, hot, massive stars. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/highest-energy-cosmic-rays-originate-in-star-clusters-not-supernovae
Continue ReadingPerseverance, which landed inside Mars’ Jezero Crater on Feb. 18, successfully dropped the “belly pan” covering its sampling system last week. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/perseverance-rover-mars-sampling-system-belly-pan
Continue ReadingRussia’s only woman cosmonaut, Anna Kikina, inspires one-of-a-kind Barbie doll. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mattel-barbie-cosmonaut-anna-kikina
Continue ReadingFor the past month, the mission team has been checking out Perseverance’s seven science instruments and its various subsystems. The rover has jumped through every hoop on cue. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-rover-perseverance-checkouts-going-smoothly
Continue ReadingNASA’s Juno spacecraft has detected interplanetary particles from Martian dust storms, which may cause the faint column of zodiacal light that extends up from the horizon. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-dust-storms-cause-zodiacal-light
Continue ReadingThe gargantuan supermassive black holes at the center of seemingly every galaxy are among the most fascinating and extreme objects known to modern astronomy and cosmology. With masses well in excess of millions, and sometimes billions that of our Sun, it is nearly impossible to comprehend the extraordinary size of these celestial leviathans.
Continue ReadingIn early 2012, an international research team surveying parts of southwestern Greenland announced that they had discovered the oldest impact crater ever discovered on Earth, estimated at 3.3 billion years old. Now, new research shows that the strange geological feature – known as the Maniitsoq structure – is probably the result of Earthly geological processes, rather than a meteorite impact.
Continue ReadingThis decade promises to be an exciting time for space exploration! Already, the Perseverance rover landed on Mars and began conducting science operations. Later this year, the next-generation James Webb Space Telescope, the Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART), and Lucy spacecraft (the first mission to Jupiter’s Trojan asteroids) will launch. Before the decade is out, missions will also be sent to Europa and Titan to extend the search for signs of life in our Solar System.
Continue ReadingScientists have confirmed the presence of water and organic materials that are essential for life on the surface of asteroid Itokawa. The samples of rock and dust were returned to Earth by the Japanese Hayabusa spacecraft in 2010. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/organic-materials-asteroid-itokawa-hayabusa-spacecraft-astrobiology
Continue ReadingOceans’ worth of water may remain buried in the crust of Mars, and not lost to space as previously long thought, a new study finds. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-water-oceans-hiding-beneath-crust
Continue ReadingFor the first time in years, Russia’s Soyuz-2 launch vehicle will lift off with a new look, inspired by the rocket that put the world’s first human into space. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/soyuz-rocket-gagarin-vostok-60th-livery
Continue ReadingIn the constellation of the swan near the nebula of the pelican lies the gas cloud of the butterfly next to a star known as the hen. That star, given the proper name Sadr, is just to the right of the featured frame, but the central Butterfly Nebula, designated IC 1318, is shown in high resolution.
Continue ReadingThe International Space Station discarded a 2.9-ton pallet of used batteries on Thursday morning (March 11), the most massive object it has ever jettisoned. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-station-jettisons-huge-space-junk-pallet
Continue ReadingAt some point in the next few weeks, the U.S. plans to fire an extreme, hypersonic weapon. The question remains: What’s the point? Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/us-hypersonic-missile-test.html
Continue ReadingΔιαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/big-dipper-spring-skywatching-2021
Continue ReadingCould shooting arcs of “lightning” across the surface of the moon allow us to mine metal and water from the lunar surface at the same time? Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/lunar-resources-water-metal-mining
Continue ReadingIn my last post, I talked about the idea of warp drive and whether it might one day be possible. Today I’ll talk about another faster-than-light trick: wormholes. Continue reading “Wormholes Could Allow Travel Across the Universe, as Long as Your Spacecraft is Microscopic” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.universetoday.com/150536/wormholes-could-allow-travel-across-the-universe-as-long-as-your-spacecraft-is-microscopic/
Continue ReadingThis picturesque scene, captured by the European Space Agency’s ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter, is a red, Martian dune field striped by wispy clouds. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/34-image-day.html
Continue ReadingHulu has announced the premiere date for Season 2 of their riotous R-rated animation series “Solar Opposites.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/solar-opposites-season-2-hulu-trailer
Continue ReadingNASA has tapped Blue Origin to simulate moon gravity on suborbital rocket launches. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/blue-origin-moon-gravity-rocket-launches
Continue ReadingSpace.com’s editors present a reading list for space and sci-fi lovers, as well as children who are interested in astronomy and spaceflight. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/28973-best-space-books.html
Continue ReadingEaglemoss Hero Collector announces their upcoming lineup of detailed, die-cast miniature spaceships from the classic ’70s sci-fi series “Space: 1999.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-1999-die-cast-spaceships-hero-collector-exclusive
Continue ReadingA SpaceX rocket launch was mistaken as a fireball in the sky. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-rocket-launch-sparks-fireball-reports
Continue ReadingNASA is highlighting the Navajo language with its latest Mars mission. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-navajo-language-perseverance-rover
Continue ReadingFor more than 50 years, NASA astronauts have relied on duct tape as a fix-it-all for everything from a lunar rover on the moon to an air leak on board the International Space Station. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-station-hunch-tape-dispenser
Continue ReadingAstronauts on the International Space Station spoke to the CDC about how COVID-19 affected training, how the virus has affected their work in space, and how they study microbes aboard the ISS. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-astronaut-cdc-talk-coronavirus-microbes-in-space
Continue ReadingIn theoretical physics, as in all human endeavors, identity matters. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/disordered-cosmos-book-excerpt-chanda-prescod-weinstein
Continue ReadingTheoretical physics is supposed to be about pure, crisp ideas. But physics is done by humans, and human society brings messiness to any endeavor. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/disordered-cosmos-book-interview
Continue ReadingIn October 19th, 2017, the first interstellar object ever detected flew past Earth on its way out of the Solar System. Less than two years later, a second object was detected, an easily-identified interstellar comet designated as 2I/Borisov. The appearance of these two objects verified earlier theoretical work that concluded that interstellar objects (ISOs) regularly enter our Solar System.
Continue ReadingIt appeared, momentarily, like a 50-km tall banded flag. In mid-March of 2015, an energetic Coronal Mass Ejection directed toward a clear magnetic channel to Earth led to one of the more intense geomagnetic storms of recent years.A visual result was wide spread auroras being seen over many countries near Earth’s magnetic poles.
Continue ReadingThe Tianwen-1 mission entered Mars orbit at the end of February. It’s expected to land a rover on Mars’ surface in May. In the meantime, check out these new images from the Tianwen-1 orbiter. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/mars-mission-tianwen-1
Continue ReadingA SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched a new batch of 60 Starlink internet satellites into orbit early Sunday (March 14) and nailed its landing at sea to top off a record-setting mission. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-starlink-21-internet-satellites-launch-rocket-landing-success
Continue ReadingIf you’re not properly appreciative of pi, NASA is here to help. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/pi-day-nasa-mars-rover-perseverance-parachute-photo
Continue ReadingExecutive Producer Dave Filoni’s new “Star Wars: The Bad Batch” debuts on Disney Plus on May the 4th. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-wars-the-bad-batch-trailer-premiere-date
Continue ReadingThis is a great question – and the truth is that we don’t know the answer. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/would-alien-life-take-our-call-curious-kids
Continue ReadingA U.S. Air Force base in Texas has taken the first steps to guard against an electromagnetic pulse (EMP) attack. But what, exactly, is an EMP, and how big is the threat? Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/air-force-emp-attacks-protection
Continue ReadingTiny snowflakes of radioactive uranium that trigger massive nuclear blasts might explain some of the universe’s more mysterious star explosions. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/radioactive-snowflakes-trigger-nuclear-blasts
Continue ReadingSpaceX is gearing up to launch a third batch of Starlink satellites in as many weeks on Sunday (March 14) and you can watch the action live online. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-starlink-21-satellites-launch-webcast
Continue ReadingΔιαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacewalking-astronauts-complete-space-station-maintenance-march-2021
Continue ReadingA red-dwarf star called Gliese 1132 or GJ 1132 for short (astronomers and their fun nicknames!) smolders on some 41 light-years from the sun in the southern constellation Vela, just a few degrees away from the southern cross. In 2015, astronomers using the MEarth South telescope array at Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory (CTIO) in Chile found an Earth-sized planet orbiting extremely close to the little red star.
Continue ReadingWhat’s the sound ofone laser zapping?There’s no need to consult a Zen master to find out,just listen to the firstacoustic recording of laser shots on Mars.On Perseverance mission sol 12 (March 2) the SuperCam instrument atopthe rover’s mast zapped a rock dubbed Ma’az 30 times from a range ofabout 3.1 meters.
Continue ReadingVia sonification, you can listen to the sounds of space images, as observed at different frequencies. Listen to videos featuring some of these orchestral pieces here! Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/sonification-giving-sounds-to-space-data
Continue ReadingHours of radio observations have enabled scientists to create a map of the locations in Earth’s night sky of 25,000 supermassive black holes. These black holes are very far away, occupying the cores of distant galaxies. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/map-25000-supermassive-black-holes-video
Continue ReadingChina’s new Long March 7A rocket successfully launched its first orbital mission after its first attempt one year ago ended with a failure. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-long-march-7a-rocket-first-launch-success
Continue ReadingThis week, the Space.com forums finds a debate about Mars and what it would be like to use a wormhole. Plus, just two days remain for our giveaway! Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-forums-march-13-2021
Continue ReadingRed giant stars are, well, red and giant. But astronomers have always had difficulty estimating their temperatures, due to their complex and turbulent atmospheres. Without an accurate gauge of their temperatures, it’s difficult to tell when they will end their lives in gigantic supernova explosions. Now a team of astronomers have developed a more effective technique for taking the temperature of red giants, based on the amount of iron in the stars.
Continue ReadingIf you want a galaxy-spanning science fiction epic, you’re going to need faster than light travel. The alternative is taking decades or centuries to reach an alien star system, which isn’t nearly as much fun. So, you start with some wild scientific idea, add a bit of technobabble, and poof! Quam Celerrime ad Astra.
Continue ReadingThere are many paths to the Moon, and not all of them go through the Lunar Gateway. This week, the heads of the Russian Space Agency (Roscosmos) and the China National Space Administration (CNSA) signed an agreement to cooperate on a Lunar research station of their own. Continue reading “China and Russia Will Be Partners in a Lunar Research Station”
Continue ReadingBy 2029, the Giant Magellan Telescope (GMT) in northern Chile will begin collecting its first light from the cosmos. As part of a new class of next-generation instruments known as “extremely large telescopes” (ELTs), the GMT will combine the power of sophisticated primary mirrors, flexible secondary mirrors, adaptive optics (AOs), and spectrometers to see further and with greater detail than any optical telescopes that came before.
Continue ReadingBobbie Draper and Chrisjen Avasarala face a final threat in the climax for Boom! Studios’ “The Expanse” miniseries comics event. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/the-expanse-comics-issue-4-preview
Continue ReadingAstronomers spotted a possible searing-hot planet orbiting Vega, one of the brightest and most famous stars in the sky. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/alien-planet-candidate-vega-star
Continue ReadingThe tail is invisible to the naked eye but appears on all-sky cameras during every new moon. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/moon-has-a-sodium-tail
Continue ReadingA team of physicists has proposed a clever plan to concoct a quantum theory of gravity: refine an age-old technique, and use it to probe the tiniest scales in the universe. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/quantum-gravity-direct-test
Continue ReadingThe moon will arrive at new phase again this Saturday (March 13) at 5:21 a.m. EST (1021 GMT), after a week of passing by several planets in the early morning sky. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/17561-new-moon-explained-lunar-phases.html
Continue ReadingAs people in the UK were settling down to watch the late evening news on February 28, a fresh news story, quite literally, appeared in the night sky. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/rare-uk-fireball-meteorite-pieces-driveway-discovery-explained
Continue ReadingNASA’s first Space Launch System megarocket will fire up its main engines in a critical test next week on March 18. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-sls-megarocket-engine-test-march-2021-date
Continue ReadingPrincipal photography has begun on the much-anticipated premiere season of “Strange New Worlds,” according to Variety. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-trek-strange-new-worlds-prodigy-round-up
Continue ReadingThe venerable Hubble Space Telescope is recovering from a glitch that halted its science operations over the weekend, according to NASA. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/hubble-space-telescope-recovers-from-glitch-march-2021
Continue ReadingJust when do comets get their signature coma? Conventional wisdom says it only happens when they get close enough to the sun, but new research suggests it starts when they are still beyond the orbit of the planets. Continue reading “Comets Already Grow a Coma out in the Kuiper Belt”
Continue ReadingOne of the brightest galaxies in planet Earth’s sky is similar in sizeto our Milky Way Galaxy: big,beautifulMessier 81.Also known as NGC 3031 or Bode’s galaxy for its 18th century discoverer,this grand spiralcan be found toward the northern constellation of Ursa Major, the Great Bear.The sharp,detailed telescopic view reveals M81’s bright yellow nucleus, bluespiral arms, pinkish starforming regions, and sweepingcosmic dust lanes.
Continue ReadingPhysicists exploring the quantum world watched the birth of a quasiparticle, shedding light on the strange behavior of these strange “fake particles.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/quantum-physicists-watch-birth-quasiparticle
Continue ReadingThe moon may be devoid of humans (for now), but there is plenty of humanity to be found strewn across the lunar surface. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/for-all-moonkind-moon-registry
Continue ReadingThe experiment could be a trial for many more even smaller ones probing the long-kept secrets of quantum scale gravity. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/tiniest-gravity-measurement.html
Continue ReadingSometimes the sun spits out high-energy particles which slam into the Earth, potentially disrupting our sensitive electronics. New research has found that these particles originate in the plasma of the sun itself, and are trapped there by strong magnetic fields. When those fields weaken, the particles blast out. Continue reading “Researchers Discover the Source of the Sun’s Most Dangerous High-Energy Particles”
Continue ReadingImagine you are a neutron star. You’re happily floating in space, too old to fuse nuclei in your core anymore, but the quantum pressure of your neutrons and quarks easily keeps you from collapsing under your own weight. You look forward to a long stellar retirement of gradually cooling down. Then one day you are struck by a tiny black hole.
Continue ReadingThe Galápagos Islands hold an honored place in science history. I often wonder, if Charles Darwin could have seen this volcanic archipelago from this vantage point – a satellite view – how might have that aided or changed his research on evolution? Continue reading “The Galápagos Islands From Space” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.
Continue ReadingVega is one of the brightest and best known stars in the night (or even twilight) sky. Located in the constellation Lyra, it is only 25 light years from Earth, and about twice our Sun’s mass. And now, astronomers might have found one of the hottest known planets orbiting it extraordinarily quickly.
Continue ReadingPanspermia is an idea that has been around for a long time. It was first mentioned in the 5th century BC by Anaxagoras, one of the most prominent pre-Socratic philosophers. The problem with the theory is that there’s never really been any evidence to back it up. That lack of evidence has changed dramatically in the last 20 or so years, and recently more data has been added to that dataset.
Continue ReadingIn addition to investigating the big questions about life in our Universe (origins, evolution, distribution, etc.), one of the chief aims of astrobiologists is to characterize extraterrestrial environments to determine if life could exist there. However, there are still unresolved questions about the range of conditions under which life can survive and thrive.
Continue ReadingAstronomers are struggling to understand the discrepancies when measuring the expansion rate of the universe with different methods, and are desperate for any creative idea to break the tension. A new method involving some of the oldest stars in the universe could just do the trick. Continue reading “The Oldest Stars Help Tell us how big the Universe is”
Continue ReadingNASA’s Hubble Space Telescope went into a protective safe mode early March 7, after on onboard software program failed during a guide star acquisition. However, mission experts seem confident it will recover soon. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/hubble-space-telescope-enters-safe-mode-after-unexpected-glitch-march7-2021
Continue ReadingDirector Neil Burger heads into deep space on a crazy colony ship in “Voyagers.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/voyagers-space-film-1st-trailer
Continue ReadingWe keep getting reminders that the Milky Way’s planetary diversity dwarfs what we see in our own solar system. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/super-earth-alien-planet-toi-1685b
Continue ReadingThe Milky Way may contain other planets that have continents and water, similar to Earth. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/milky-way-planets-with-earthlike-continents
Continue ReadingThe first commercial lunar landing now has a mission patch. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/astrobotic-peregrine-mission-pm1-patch
Continue Reading“Surviving Mars” is a sleek strategy game that challenges you to build a city on the Red Planet and you can get it free this week from Epic Games. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/surviving-mars-game-free-epic-store
Continue ReadingAstronaut Gordo Stevens is getting used to a spacesuit again in this week’s episode of Apple TV+'s alternate space history show “For All Mankind.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/for-all-mankind-season-2-episode-4-pathfinder-sneak-peek
Continue ReadingScientists think they’ve spied an alien world that lost its atmosphere — then conjured itself a new one. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/hubble-finds-lava-exoplanet-with-second-atmosphere
Continue ReadingThe largest asteroid to zoom past Earth this year will do so on March 21, NASA says. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/big-asteroid-2001-fo32-earth-flyby-march-2021
Continue ReadingIt’s just like a normal solar system…except completely backwards. Continue reading “This Exoplanetary System Breaks all the Rules” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.universetoday.com/150431/this-exoplanetary-system-breaks-all-the-rules/
Continue ReadingPeter Beck announces an addition to the Rocket Lab family, with the Neutron rocket. Private space launch company Rocket Lab revealed that it will go where it promised not to, both here on Earth and in space. Continue reading “Move Over, Electron: Rocket Lab Introduces Its New Neutron Rocket” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.
Continue ReadingSupermassive black holes are just a little bit too supermassive – astronomers have difficulty explaining how they got so big so quickly in the early universe. So maybe it’s time for a new idea: perhaps giant black holes formed directly from dark matter. Continue reading “Did Supermassive Black Holes Form Directly From Dark Matter?
Continue ReadingUpdate: Yesterday (March 9th), Elon Musk shared the reason for the explosion via Twitter. According to Musk, the problem originated with the one Raptor engine used to slow the SN10 down before landing. “SN10 engine was low on thrust due (probably) to partial helium ingestion from fuel header tank,” he tweeted.
Continue ReadingJust after sunset on March 7, a faint band of light stillreaches above the western horizon in this serene,rural Illinois, night skyscape.Taken from an old farmstead, the luminous glow is zodiacal light,prominent in the west after sunset during planet Earth’snorthern hemisphere spring.On that clear evening the band of zodiacal light seemsto engulf bright yellowish Mars and the Pleiades star cluster.
Continue ReadingThe zodiacal light is a strange pyramid of light that extends from the eastern or western horizon, before dawn or as true darkness falls. It was known to stem from dust moving in the plane of our solar system. The Juno spacecraft has found that Mars might be the source of the dust.
Continue ReadingClever camerawork allowed scientists to view an elusive cloud that streams away from Mars’ volcano Arsia Mons and determine how it’s formed. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/todays-image/arsia-mons-mars-orographic-cloud
Continue ReadingA new study reveals a distant exoplanet with one hemisphere pulsing with volcanic activity and the other hemisphere quietly providing the fuel. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/exoplanet-lhs-3844b-hemisphere-volcano-tectonics
Continue ReadingWhile filming a mockumentary at HI-SEAS, the Valoria 2 captures how things could go very wrong on Mars. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/hi-seas-valoria-2-mars-analog-mission-commander-report-3
Continue ReadingEurope’s Mars Express probe is finding new cloud clues Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-weird-long-cloud-arsia-mons-secrets
Continue ReadingIt’s no easy feat to get to space with just two months’ notice — even for NASA. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-astronaut-soyuz-seat-april-2021
Continue ReadingSpaceX is gearing up to launch its second Starlink mission of the month Thursday (March 11) and you can watch it live. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-starlink-20-internet-satellite-launch-webcast
Continue ReadingAward winning novelist Richard K. Morgan discusses his new “Altered Carbon” graphic novel from Dynamite Entertainment titled “One Life, One Death.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/altered-carbon-graphic-novel-one-life-one-death-interview
Continue ReadingLeaders of the two nations’ space agencies signed a memorandum of understanding Tuesday (March 9) on the construction of an outpost called the International Lunar Research Station. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/russia-china-moon-research-station-agreement
Continue ReadingTwo “Star Trek” series are nominated for the NAACP Image Awards, an initiative meant to honor outstanding performances in film, television, music and literature. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-trek-lower-decks-picard-naacp-image-awards-nominations
Continue ReadingChina’s Tianwen-1 mission has spent a month in orbit around Mars now and the photographs are already stunning. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-mars-photos-from-orbit-tianwen-1
Continue ReadingTwo Russian cosmonauts will drill holes and apply sealant to stop two cracks in one of the oldest modules of the International Space Station. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/cosmonauts-seal-space-station-air-leak-cracks
Continue ReadingThe microphone on Perseverance’s SuperCam instrument picked up the gentle whoosh of the Martian wind as well as the not-so-gentle sounds generated by SuperCam’s rock-zapping laser. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/perseverance-rover-mars-laser-sound-recording
Continue ReadingWhen Andrew Chaikin’s “A Man on the Moon” was first published in 1994, a quarter century had passed since the first astronauts walked on the lunar surface. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/chaikin-man-moon-book-folio-society
Continue ReadingNASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory has discovered the remains of a rare kind of stellar explosion near the center of the Milky Way. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/rare-supernova-relic-milky-way-core
Continue ReadingIn recent years, satellites have become smaller, cheaper, and easier to make with commercial off the shelf parts. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/satellite-megaconstellations-growing-space-crash-rules
Continue ReadingA SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched a new batch of 60 Starlink internet satellites to orbit early this morning (March 11) and nailed its landing on a floating platform at sea. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-starlink-launch-success-rocket-landing
Continue ReadingIt sounds like science fiction, but building an enormous tower several kilometers high on the Lunar surface may be the best way to harness solar energy for long-term Lunar exploration. Such towers would raise solar panels above obstructing geological features on the Lunar surface, and expand the surface area available for power generation.
Continue ReadingCould Queen Calafia’s mythical island exist in space?Perhaps not, but by chance the outline of this molecular space cloud echoes the outline of the state of California, USA.Our Sun has its home within the Milky Way’sOrionArm, only about 1,000 light-years from the California Nebula.Also known as NGC 1499, the classic emission nebula is around 100 light-years long.
Continue ReadingNeutrinos are notoriously finicky particles. Hundreds of trillions pass through a person’s body every second, yet they hardly seem to interact with anything (though they actually do a lot). Even more hard to find are the “high energy” neutrinos that are believed to be formed as the outcome of some of the most violent events in the universe.
Continue ReadingRegions of the Moon known as irregular mare patches – formed by magma cooling from a volcanic eruption – have almost no big craters, indicating that they must be relatively young. By studying the distribution of craters within them, we can estimate when these regions were formed: no more than 100 million years ago.
Continue ReadingThe disappearance of a star can take many forms. It could go supernova. It could turn into a black hole. Or it could just fade away quietly. Sometimes, the last of these is actually the most interesting to observe. That is the case for one of the largest stars ever found – VY Canis Majoris, a red supergiant approximately 3840 light years away in the Canis Major constellation.
Continue ReadingDuring the Apollo Era, one of the most important operations conducted by astronauts was sample-returns, where lunar rocks were procured and brought back to Earth. The study of these rocks revealed a great deal about the composition, structure, and geological history of the Moon. This led to profound discoveries, including the presence of water on the Moon and the fact that both Earth and its only satellite formed together.
Continue ReadingUK scientists and meteor experts have recovered pieces of a rare meteorite, just days after it entered Earth’s atmosphere and streaked across the sky. Researchers are ecstatic. “Normally we have to send spacecraft to collect bits of other worlds, but this time one has fallen right into our laps!” one said.
Continue ReadingA newly discovered quasar from the early universe is the most distant found to date that’s shooting out powerful radio jets. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/most-distant-radio-loud-quasar-jets
Continue ReadingAncient Mars was warm and wet only intermittently, a new study suggests. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/ancient-mars-intermittently-warm-wet
Continue ReadingThe striking photo shows the outline of the rover and the rubbly terrain it has just begun to explore. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-rover-perseverance-shadow-photo
Continue ReadingIf you live in Vermont and heard an explosion just before dinnertime Sunday (March 7), there’s a good chance that was a shockwave from an incoming meteor exploding over the state. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/vermont-meteor-explodes-march-2021
Continue ReadingAuthor Alex White discusses his chilling new “Alien” novel, “Alien: Into Charybdis.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/alien-into-charybdis-book-interview-excerpt
Continue ReadingNASA will hold a teleconference today (March 5) to discuss the many firsts the Perseverance rover is performing on Mars and you can watch it live here. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/17933-nasa-television-webcasts-live-space-tv.html
Continue ReadingSpaceX is gearing up to launch its second Starlink mission of the month tonight (March 9) and you can watch it live. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-starlink-21-internet-satellite-launch-webcast
Continue ReadingViacomCBS had decided to swap the long-delayed “Halo” TV sci-fi series from Showtime to its recently-renamed streaming service Paramount+ for 2022. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/halo-tv-series-paramount-plus
Continue ReadingThe singed hunk of asteroid was discovered in the driveway of a house in Winchcombe, a small town in the southwestern English county of Gloucestershire. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/meteorite-uk-fireball-discovery
Continue ReadingSpaceX’s Starship SN11 prototype rolled out to its test stand Monday (March 8) at the company’s facility near Boca Chica Village in South Texas. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-starship-sn11-prototype-launch-pad
Continue ReadingHow can you possibly use simulations to reconstruct the history of the entire universe using only a small sample of galaxy observations? Through big data, that’s how. Continue reading “Simulations of the Universe are Getting Better and Better at Matching Reality” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.universetoday.com/150428/simulations-of-the-universe-are-getting-better-and-better-at-matching-reality/
Continue ReadingIn the very earliest moments of the big bang, the universe experienced a period of rapid expansion known as inflation. That event planted the seeds that would eventually become galaxies and clusters. And now, a recent set of simulations is able to show us how that connection worked. Continue reading “New Supercomputer Simulations Will Help pin Down Inflation”
Continue ReadingIn the past two and a half decades, astronomers have confirmed the existence of thousands of exoplanets. In recent years, thanks to improvements in instrumentation and methodology, the process has slowly been shifting from the process of discovery to that of characterization. In particular, astronomers are hoping to obtain spectra from exoplanet atmospheres that would indicate their chemical composition.
Continue Reading“Good Night Oppy” will tell the story of the connection that grew between the Opportunity rover and the people who created it. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/amazon-nasa-opportunity-mars-rover-documentary
Continue ReadingMars has a great combination of dust and wind. The result of that combination is often dust devils. The HiRISE camera on the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter has captured several dust devils in action, including this lonely whirling dust cloud traversing across a small crater on the Red Planet. Continue reading “A Single Dust Devil on Mars”
Continue ReadingSolar physicists have been having a field day of late. A variety of missions have been staring at the sun more intently ever before (please don’t try it at home). From the Parker Solar Probe to the Solar Orbiter, we are constantly collecting more and more data about our stellar neighbor.
Continue ReadingFor decades scientists have believed that an asteroid impact event ended the era of the dinosaurs 66 million years ago. Now, analysis from the crater site itself seals the deal: the same elements that were deposited around the world from the impact have been found inside the crater itself. Continue reading “Dust in the Chixalub Crater Makes the Compelling Case That an Asteroid Wiped out the Dinosaurs 65 Million Years ago”
Continue ReadingRemember in late 2019, when the famous red star Betelgeuse suddenly and mysteriously began dimming in brightness? Astronomers studying a similar star – VY Canis Majoris, one of the largest and brightest stars in our galaxy – commented that it’s “… behaving a lot like Betelgeuse on steroids.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.
Continue ReadingNew research suggests a way to move heat around “tidally locked” alien planets: ocean currents whipping around the worlds faster than they rotate. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/super-rotating-oceans-extreme-exoplanets
Continue ReadingBlack holes may not be black or holes, a new theory proposes. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/black-holes-not-black-planck-hearts
Continue ReadingFor decades, the words “Arecibo Observatory” was shorthand for the facility’s massive radio telescope, one of those rare instruments that reached icon status beyond its core science community. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/arecibo-observatory-science-after-telescope-collapse
Continue ReadingThe GMT keeps coming together. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/giant-magellan-telescope-6th-mirror-casting
Continue ReadingHere’s a run-through of the trailblazing women who achieved major firsts in space. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/16143-women-space-firsts-gallery.html
Continue ReadingCalifornia-based aerospace startup Relativity Space will celebrate International Women’s Day (March 8) and Women’s History Month with a new video highlighting an all-woman analog astronaut crew. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/relativity-hi-seas-international-womens-day-2021
Continue ReadingCleaning up the collapsed radio telescope at the iconic Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico could cost between $30 million and $50 million, according to the National Science Foundation (NSF). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/arecibo-observatory-nsf-collapse-cleanup-costs
Continue ReadingHubble went into a protective “safe mode” early Sunday morning (March 7), but its handlers seem confident it will bounce back in relatively short order. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/hubble-space-telescope-safe-mode-march-2021
Continue ReadingGlaciologists have been closely monitoring ice shelves in Antarctica for signs of cracks and chasms that indicate breakups. The loss of ice around the Earth’s polar regions is one of many consequences of climate change, which is leading to rising ocean levels and various feedback mechanisms. Recently, the ESA’s Copernicus Sentinel-1 satellite witnessed a giant iceberg breaking off from Antarctica’s Brunt Ice Shelf on February 26th.
Continue ReadingWhat created the unusual red tail in Comet NEOWISE?Sodium. A spectacular sight back in the summer of 2020, Comet NEOWISE, at times, displayed something more than just a surprisinglystriated white dust tail and a pleasingly patchy blue ion tail.Some color sensitive images showed an unusual red tail, and analysis showed much of this third tail’s color was emitted by sodium.
Continue ReadingIn 2025, the Nancy Grace Roman space telescope will launch to space. Named in honor of NASA’s first chief astronomer (and the “Mother of Hubble“), the Roman telescope will be the most advanced and powerful observatory ever deployed. With a camera as sensitive as its predecessors, and next-generation surveying capabilities, Roman will have the power of “One-Hundred Hubbles.
Continue ReadingHistory shows just how vulnerable space programmes, which require years of planning and development spanning several administrations, are. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/artemis-how-changing-us-space-policy-may-push-back-next-moon-landing
Continue ReadingEarth will not be able to support and sustain life forever. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/billion-years-from-now-oxygen-lack-wipes-out-life-on-earth
Continue ReadingAstrophysicists have a wild idea to explain the bizarre abundance of super-high-energy radiation shooting from the center of our galaxy: gravity portals. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/gravity-portals-solve-dark-matter-gamma-ray-mystery
Continue ReadingNewborn stars are forming in the Eagle Nebula. Gravitationally contracting in pillars of dense gas and dust, the intense radiation of these newly-formed bright stars is causing surrounding material to boil away.This image, taken with the Hubble Space Telescope in near infrared light, allows the viewer to see through much of the thick dust that makes the pillars opaque in visible light.
Continue ReadingBuried under the ice at the South Pole is a neutrino observatory called IceCube. Every now and then IceCube will detect a particularly high-energy neutrino from space. Some of them are so high energy we aren’t entirely sure what causes them. But a new article points to quasars as the culprit.
Continue ReadingAstronomers detected the first-known ‘space hurricane’ raging over the North Pole for 8 hours in 2014, a new study found. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-hurricane-over-north-pole
Continue ReadingThe Perseverance rover’s Red Planet touchdown site has been renamed for Octavia E. Butler, the noted African American science fiction author. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/perseverance-rover-mars-landing-named-for-octavia-butler
Continue ReadingThis week, the Space.com forums kicked off our Perseverance Prize giveaway, talked space exploration and more. See what’s up here. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-forums-march-6-2021
Continue ReadingI have stood under Orion The Hunter on clear evenings willing its star Betelgeuse to explode. “C’mon, blow up!” In late 2019, Betelgeuse experienced an unprecedented dimming event dropping 1.6 magnitude to 1/3 its max brightness. Astronomers wondered – was this dimming precursor to supernova? How cosmically wonderful it would be to witness the moment Betelgeuse explodes.
Continue ReadingAfter arriving at Jezero Crater on Mars,Perseverance went for a spinon March 4.This sharp imagefrom the car-sized rover’s Navcam shows tracks leftby itswheels in the martian soil.In preparation for operations on the surface of the Red Planet, itsfirst drive lasted about 33 minutes.On a short and successful test drivePerseverance movedforward 4 meters,made a 150 degree turn,backed up for 2.
Continue ReadingThe iconic sci-fi/horror franchise “Alien” will roar once more in a new comic book series from Marvel. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/alien-marvel-comic-series-terror
Continue ReadingWhen Kaiju ravage Australia, two siblings pilot a Jaeger to search for their parents in this new teaser for Netflix’s “Pacific Rim: The Black” anime series available now. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/pacific-rim-the-black-netflix-series
Continue ReadingThe Slooh online observatory will broadcast live views of the near-Earth asteroid Apophis tonight (March 5) at 8 p.m. EST (0100 GMT on Saturday). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/19195-night-sky-planets-asteroids-webcasts.html
Continue ReadingIf you look low in the east-southeast sky at around 5:45 a.m. local time, you’ll see them: the biggest planet in our solar system passing unusually close to the smallest planet in the solar system. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mercury-jupiter-conjunction-march-2021
Continue ReadingNASA’s Perseverance rover has taken its first steps on Mars, the agency announced today (March 5). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/perseverance-rover-first-mars-test-drive
Continue ReadingThere are hurricanes in space. Researchers looking through archival data found evidence of a previously unobserved phenomenon — a giant swirling mass of plasma above Earth’s northern polar region. The “space hurricane,” as the science team calls it, churned for hours, raining down electrons instead of water. Continue reading “Earth’s Atmosphere Can Generate a “Space Hurricane””
Continue ReadingOn Titan, Saturn’s largest moon, it rains on a regular basis. As with Earth, these rains are the result of liquid evaporating on the surface, condensing in the skies, and falling back to the surface as precipitation. On Earth, this is known as the hydrological (or water) cycle, which is an indispensable part of our climate.
Continue ReadingMercury may not have shrunk nearly as much as scientists previously thought, potentially solving the mystery posed by the planet’s continuing quakes. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mercury-shrank-less-than-believed
Continue ReadingThe reverberations from the epic touchdown of NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover will extend far beyond the science and spaceflight communities, President Biden said. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/perseverance-mars-rover-landing-biden
Continue ReadingSelf-described space geek Jared Isaacman told Space.com he feels fortunate to be at the helm of the Inspiration4 private mission to Earth orbit. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/inspiration4-spacex-mission-jared-isaacman
Continue ReadingAt least two astronomy broadcast services plan to showcase the asteroid Apophis as it flies by Earth safely on Friday (March 5). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/asteroid-apophis-2021-flyby-webcasts
Continue ReadingNASA will show off the Perseverance rover’s “firsts” on Mars in a teleconference today, March 5. Here’s how to watch live. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/perseverance-rover-mars-firsts-nasa-webcast
Continue ReadingBoeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft will face another delay before reattempting an uncrewed test flight that had been targeting April 2. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/boeing-2nd-starliner-test-flight-launch-delayed
Continue ReadingMount Etna has been spewing lava across Sicily for weeks during a series of eruptions captured by a slew of Earth-orbiting satellites. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mount-etna-volcano-eruption-2021-satellite-photos
Continue ReadingTwo astronauts finally wrapped up tricky solar array strut installations outside the International Space Station Friday (March 5) that stymied a previous set of spacewalkers just a few days before. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-station-solar-array-upgrade-spacewalk-march-2021
Continue ReadingThe surfaceof this planet looks a littlelike Mars.It’s really planet Earththough.In a digitally stitched little planet projection, the360 degree mosaic was captured near San Pedro in the ChileanAtacama desert.Telescopes in domes on the horizon are takingadvantage of the region’s famously dark, clear nights.Taken in early December, a magnificentMilky Way arcs above the horizonfor almost 180 degrees around the little planet with Orionprominent in the southern sky.
Continue ReadingWe’re giving away two commemorative prizes to one lucky winner! Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-rover-perseverance-prize-pack-offer
Continue ReadingPlasma globes are a common enough sight in retails stores across the rich world. If you’ve ever seen one and gotten a chance to touch it, you’ve seen how the plasma will arc toward your touch creating a sense that you’re able to harness electricity like Thor. That effect does not only take place on Earth – anywhere there is a charge build-up that causes a high enough electrical potential between two points to create an electrical glow or corona.
Continue ReadingMaterials are a crucial yet underappreciated component of any space exploration program. Without novel materials and ways to make them, things that are commonplace today, such as a Falcon 9 rocket or the Mars rovers, would never have been possible. As humanity expands into the solar system, it will need to make more use of the materials found there – a process commonly called in-situ resource utilization (ISRU).
Continue ReadingIn-situ resource utilization (ISRU) is becoming a more and more popular topic as space exploration begins to focus on landing on the surface of other bodies in the solar system. ISRU focuses on making things that are needed to support the exploration mission out of materials that are easily accessible at the site being explored.
Continue ReadingChina’s proposed next-generation rocket reached the final stage of feasibility studies this month. The planned launch vehicle, known as the Long March-9, will be capable of sending 100 tons to the Moon, and could see its first launch as early as 2030. Announced in 2018, the Long March-9 will play a key role in China’s long-term space ambitions.
Continue ReadingOn Friday, March 5, two astronauts will perform the 2nd in a pair of International Space Station spacewalks to ready the station for solar array upgrades. How to watch live. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/watch-iss-spacewalk-feb-mar-2021
Continue ReadingMost exoplanets orbiting close to their stars don’t have atmospheres. But Gliese 486b – orbiting a red dwarf star only 24 light-years away – does. It’s close enough to see well. Astronomers will be watching it! Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/gliese-486b-hot-super-earth-with-atmosphere
Continue ReadingΔιαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-starlink-17-launch-success-8th-landing
Continue ReadingLike mad scientists, researchers are creating miniature black holes in their laboratories. Their mission? To see if a mysterious form of radiation predicted by Stephen Hawking exists. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/black-hole-analog-confirms-hawking
Continue ReadingΔιαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/liftoff-spacex-early-days-book-eric-bergeR
Continue ReadingOur solar system’s most infamous asteroid will pass by Earth on Friday (March 5), and with a high-end telescope you can watch it as it safely whizzes by our planet. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/asteroid-apophis-march-2021-flyby
Continue ReadingΔιαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/astronaut-explorer-richard-garriott-dives-challenger-deep
Continue ReadingIt’s perhaps the best excuse ever for being late to an important astronaut meeting. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/for-all-mankind-season-2-episode-3-sneak-peek
Continue ReadingA year ago, the bright red star Betelgeuse in the Orion constellation hit the headlines for a stark fading episode that astronomers couldn’t explain. They still can’t, although they keep trying. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/betelgeuse-strange-dimming-update-early-2021
Continue ReadingNASA’s Perseverance rover has spent a busy two weeks settling into its new home on Mars, most recently flexing its robotic arm for the first time. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/perseverance-rover-moves-arm-on-mars
Continue ReadingA newly discovered alien world could help astronomers better understand the atmospheres of rocky exoplanets. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/alien-planet-gliese-486-b-discovery
Continue ReadingAndy Weir is ready to launch his next space adventure, and he has a mission patch waiting for you if you choose to join him. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/andy-weir-mission-patch-virtual-book-tour
Continue ReadingOn February 18th, 2021, NASA’s Perseverance rover set down on the surface of Mars. During the next two years of its primary mission, the rover will search the Jezero crater (where it landed) for evidence of past life on Mars. This will consist of collecting soil and rock samples from the preserved delta feature that formed billions of years ago from sediments deposited by flowing water.
Continue ReadingThey say, “third time’s the charm.” This was largely the case today as SpaceX made their third attempt at a high altitude flight test at their launch facility in Boca Chica, Texas. Like the previous two attempts, this flight saw a Starship prototype (SN10) with three Raptor engines fly to an altitude of 10 km (6.
Continue ReadingYou can spot Marsin the evening sky tonight.Now home to thePerseverance rover,the Red Planetis presently wandering through the constellation Taurus, close on the sky tothe Seven Sisters or Pleiades star cluster.In factthis deep, widefield viewof the regioncaptures Mars near its closest conjunction to the Pleiades on March 3.Below center, Mars is the bright yellowish celestial beacon only about 3degrees from the pretty blue star cluster.
Continue ReadingThe Starship SN10 spacecraft touched down successfully after a high-altitude test flight today (March 3), but it couldn’t hold itself together. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-starship-sn10-test-launch-landing-explosion
Continue ReadingIt all happened so fast! On Thursday, February 18th, NASA’s Perseverance rover set landed in the Jezero crater on Mars and almost immediately transmitted its first image of the Martian. This was followed by photos from the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter and footage taken by the rover’s Entry, Descent, and Landing (EDL).
Continue ReadingNear-Earth asteroid Apophis will have its closest sweep past Earth prior to its exceedingly close 2029 pass, on March 5-6, 2021. Why astronomers are watching, plus info here on how to view the asteroid online. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/asteroid-99942-apophis-encounters-2029-2036-2068
Continue ReadingNASA’s Mars rover Perseverance continues getting up to speed on the Red Planet. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/perseverance-rover-mars-wind-sensor-video
Continue ReadingThe sad work of dismantling the remains of the Arecibo Observatory is underway. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/arecibo-observatory-cleanup-satellite-images
Continue ReadingIf you are perplexed by reports of unidentified aerial phenomena and possible visitations of alien spacecraft, you can take action with do-it-yourself sky-monitoring gear. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spotting-ufos-sky-hub-surveillance
Continue ReadingA new form of active matter known as swirlonic matter clumps together in quasi-particles that bend the laws of physics. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/swirlonic-matter-unusual-behavor.html
Continue ReadingSpaceX is preparing to launch its latest Starship prototype on a high-altitude test flight, possibly as early as today (March 3). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-starship-sn10-launch-webcast
Continue ReadingNASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is getting closer and closer to its launch date in 2025. This Hubble-class wide-field infrared telescope is going to help astronomers discover the nature of dark energy, discover planets, and perform large area surveys of the night sky. But even with its power, the telescope will be limited in its ability to examine planets.
Continue ReadingMt. Etna has been erupting for hundreds of thousands of years. Located in Sicily, Italy, the volcano produces lava fountains over one kilometer high. Mt. Etna is not only one of the most active volcanoes on Earth, it is one of the largest, measuring over 50 kilometers at its base and rising nearly 3 kilometers high.
Continue ReadingWhen someone says “Milky Way,” do you think of the starry pathway across our sky, or of the great pinwheel-shaped galaxy in space? Both are correct! Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/what-is-the-milky-way-galaxy
Continue ReadingThe iceberg broke off after a crack formed in November 2020. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/giant-iceberg-breaks-off-antarctica-a-74-images
Continue ReadingJapanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa is looking for eight crewmembers for a mission to the moon. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/yusaku-maezawa-dearmoon-contest-seeking-crewmembers
Continue ReadingNASA’s Perseverance rover is slated to touch down in Mars’ Jezero Crater on Feb. 18, 2021. See images of the Perseverance mission in this Space.com gallery. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-mars-perseverance-rover-mission-photos.html
Continue Reading“You can’t hit what you can’t see” is a common phrase in sports and was originally derived to describe baseball pitcher Walter Johnson’s fastball. But the same goes for things with a more serious spin, such as some of the millions of pieces of debris floating in Low Earth Orbit (LEO).
Continue ReadingMars’ gravity makes it an amazing place to find some of the biggest landscapes in the solar system. Those would include the solar system’s biggest sand dune – one that resides in Russell crater. Now, a team of scientists led by Dr. Cynthia Dinwiddie noticed something unique about the sides of this massive dune.
Continue ReadingJupiter is notorious for capturing objects that venture too close to the gas giant and its enormous pull of gravity. Asteroids known as Jupiter Trojans are a large group of space rocks that have been snared by the planet, which usually remain in a stable orbit near one of the Jupiter’s Lagrangian points.
Continue ReadingNASA has selected 16 cool new futuristic space technology concepts for further study. Four of them are from NASA’s own Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), including a railway system on the moon to move cargo. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/futuristic-space-technology-concepts-nasa-jpl-niac
Continue ReadingResearchers spotted an object strangely outgassing far from the sun — like a comet — during a long road trip through our solar system that could conclude in interstellar space, NASA says. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/interstellar-comet-near-jupiter-trojan-asteroids
Continue ReadingA fireball blazed across the skies of southern England Sunday night (Feb. 28), and it likely dropped singed hunks of cosmic rock on the countryside below. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/yellow-green-fireball-united-kingdom-2021
Continue ReadingA camera at an observatory in Hawaii captured a red sprite and a blue jet in the same frame. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/red-sprite-blue-jet-lightning-image-hawaii
Continue ReadingSpaceX’s second fully-crewed astronaut flight, Crew-2, is prepared for launch, mission team members said Monday (March 1) during a news briefing. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-crew-2-astronauts-launching-april-2020
Continue ReadingThe International Space Station has gone out of business — in a Houston suburb. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/frys-electronics-closes-space-station
Continue ReadingA new comet is on its way in toward the sun, with prospects that it may become bright enough to see with the unaided eye by year’s end. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/newfound-comet-leonard-visible-2021
Continue ReadingSpace.com caught up with Rocket Lab founder and CEO Peter Beck to talk about the company’s newly announced Neutron rocket, other plans going forward — and how his hat tasted. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/rocket-lab-neutron-peter-beck-interview
Continue ReadingUsing virtual reality, you could explore the surface of Mars from the safety of planet Earth. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-society-virtual-reality-crowdfunding-campaign
Continue ReadingWhat if you could fly around Mars? NASA may have achieved that capability last month with the landing of Perseverance, a rover which included a small flight-worthy companion called Ingenuity, nicknamed Ginny.Even though Ginny is small – a toaster-sized helicopter with four long legs and two even-longer (1.2-meter) rotors, she is the first of her kind – there has never been anything like her before.
Continue ReadingInfrastructure is going to be one of the biggest components of any permanent human settlement on the moon. NASA Artemis missions are focused directly on building up the facilities and processes necessary to support a moon base. ESA is also contributing both material and knowledge. Most recently they made another step in their path to explore some lava tubes and caves in the subterranean lunar world.
Continue ReadingA little over a week ago (February 18th, 2021), NASA’s Perseverance rover landed in the Jezero crater on the surface of Mars. In what was truly a media circus, people from all over the world tuned to watch the live coverage of the rover landing. When Perseverance touched down, it wasn’t just the mission controllers at NASA who triumphantly jumped to their feet to cheer and applaud.
Continue ReadingExtreme winter weather hit Texas hard this February. An air mass from the arctic extended deep into the United States from Canada, with disastrous results for the ordinarily warm state. Along with snow and unusually low temperatures, the state’s capacity for power generation was significantly reduced by weather-related equipment failures. Images hosted by NASA’s Earth Observatory show the effect of controlled, rolling blackouts across the Greater Houston Area.
Continue ReadingRunning the clock back on the enigmatic pair of Martian moons Phobos and Deimos gives researchers insight to their possible origin. A recent study provides crucial clues on the possible ‘origin story’ for the two tiny moons of Mars, Deimos and Phobos. Modern astronomy provides us with a snapshot, a look at the present state of affairs across the solar system… but what were things like in the distant past?
Continue ReadingIn May of 2019, the gravitational wave observatories LIGO and Virgo detected the merger of two black holes. One had a mass of 85 Suns, while the other was 66 solar masses. The event was named GW190521 and was the largest merger yet observed. It produced a 142 solar mass black hole, making it the first gravitational wave observation of an intermediate mass black hole.
Continue ReadingThe Pelican Nebula is changing. The entire nebula, officially designated IC 5070, is divided from the larger North America Nebula by a molecular cloud filled with dark dust. The Pelican, however, is particularly interesting because it is an unusually active mix of star formation and evolving gas clouds. The featured picture was processed to bring out two main colors, red and blue, with thered dominated by light emitted by interstellar hydrogen.
Continue ReadingA quasar is an extremely bright and distant point-like source visible to radio telescopes. The source is a so-called Active Galactic Nucleus, fueled by a supermassive black hole. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/definition-what-is-a-quasar
Continue ReadingA veteran SpaceX rocket suffered a launch abort just minutes before liftoff Sunday night (Feb. 28) while attempting to launch 60 Starlink internet satellites. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spaceX-starlink-17-launch-abort
Continue ReadingTwo meteor enthusiasts have found a piece of an iron meteorite that fell over Sweden in November 2020. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/iron-meteorite-recovered-sweden
Continue ReadingEight years after an asteroid exploded over Chelyabinsk, Russia, scientists are taking advantage of a flyby of the infamous asteroid Apophis to practice protecting Earth from space rocks. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/apophis-2021-flyby-for-planetary-defense-practice
Continue ReadingSee what’s up in the night sky for March 2021, including stargazing events and the moon’s phases, in this Space.com gallery courtesy of Starry Night Software. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/33974-best-night-sky-events.html
Continue ReadingThe private launch company Rocket Lab unveiled its plans to launch a big, new rocket called Neutron by 2024 on Monday (March 1). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/rocket-lab-unveils-neutron-rocket-company-going-public
Continue ReadingThe Xenomorph and Ripley from the iconic science fiction film “Alien” have landed Fortnite. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/alien-xenomorph-invades-fortnite
Continue ReadingLightning is one of the most powerful forces in nature. Up to 1 billion volts of electricity can flow into a strike in less than a second. Such a large energy buildup can be created by even a relatively simple cause – two particles rubbing together. A team at the University of Oregon has now studied whether those simple interactions might cause lightning on a place it hasn’t been seen before – on Mars.
Continue ReadingOn October 19th, 2017, astronomers from the Haleakala Observatory in Hawaii announced the first-ever detection of an interstellar object in our Solar System. In honor of the observatory that first spotted it, this object (designated 1I/2017 U1) was officially named ‘Oumuamua by the IAU – a Hawaiian term loosely translated as “Scout” (or, “a messenger from afar arriving first.
Continue ReadingLast summer, the Parker Solar Probe flew past Venus on its way to fly closer to the Sun. In a bit of a surprise, one of the spacecraft’s cameras, the Wide-field Imager for Parker Solar Probe, or WISPR, captured a striking image of the planet’s nightside from 7,693 miles (12380 km) away.
Continue ReadingYes, but can your tree do this? Pictured is a visual coincidence between the dark branches of a nearby tree and bright glow of a distant aurora.The beauty of the aurora – combined with how it seemed to mimic a tree right nearby – mesmerized the photographer to such a degree that he momentarily forgot to take pictures.
Continue ReadingA Brazilian Earth observation satellite soared to space aboard an Indian rocket late Saturday (Feb. 27) along with 18 satellites from the United States and India. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/india-launches-amazonia-1-satellite-18-others
Continue ReadingU.S. Vice President Kamala Harris made a truly cosmic call to the International Space Station last week to celebrate the milestone spaceflight of NASA astronaut Victor Glover. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/vp-kamala-harris-calls-astronaut-victor-glover-space-station-video
Continue ReadingSpaceX will launch its next batch of Starlink satellites on Sunday (Feb. 28) and you can watch it live online. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-starlink-17-internet-satellites-launch-webcast
Continue ReadingTwo spacewalking astronauts began preparing the International Space Station (ISS) for new solar arrays on Sunday (Feb. 28). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-station-solar-array-upgrade-spacewalk-feb-28-2021
Continue ReadingThe striped pattern on the parachute used by the Perseverance rover to land on Mars contained a hidden message. Internet sleuths were able to figure it out within a few hours. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/perseverance-secret-message-dare-mighty-things
Continue ReadingThis week, the community was left in awe at all the images and sounds coming to us from NASA’s Perseverance rover. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-forum-round-up-feb-24-2020
Continue ReadingMars’ surface is a harsh environment for life. But life on Earth is notoriously resilient as well. No one is quite sure yet how microbes from Earth would fare on the Martian surface. However, the impact of a potential transmigration of microbes to the red planet could be immense. Not only could it skew any findings of potential real Martian life we might find, it could also completely disrupt any nascent biosphere that Mars might have.
Continue ReadingSeen from orbit a day after adramatic arrivalon the martian surface, the Perseverance landing siteis identified in this high-resolution viewfrom the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter.The orbiter’s camera image also reveals the locationof theMars 2020 missiondescent stage, heat shield, andparachute and back shell that delivered Perseveranceto the surface of Mars. Each annotated inset box spans 200 meters (650 feet) across the floor ofJezero Crater.
Continue ReadingThe Parker Solar Probe turned its camera on Venus as the spacecraft flew by during a gravity assist. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/todays-image/solar-probe-flyby-photo-of-venus
Continue ReadingAstronomers found a high energy neutrino – a cosmic ray – that apparently originated during a “tidal disruption event,” that is, when a supermasive black hole shredded a distant star. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/origin-cosmic-ray-when-black-hole-shreds-star
Continue ReadingFrom fist bumps at JPL to Mars donuts at Krispy Kreme and Red Planet billboards in New York City, people went all out for the Perseverance rover’s landing. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/perseverance-rover-mars-landing-celebration-photos
Continue ReadingA camera on the ExoMars orbiter recently captured a photo showing a very, very tiny Perseverance on Mars. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/exomars-orbiter-spots-perseverance-rover-mars
Continue ReadingIndia will send a Brazilian Earth-observation satellite to space along with 18 additional satellites — and you can watch the launch live. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/india-amazonia-1-satellite-pslv-rocket-launch-webcast
Continue ReadingThe Indian Space Research Organisation will launch the Amazonia-1 satellite for Brazil tonight (Feb. 27) and you can watch it live here, courtesy of ISRO. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/17933-nasa-television-webcasts-live-space-tv.html
Continue ReadingScientists can’t agree on why these hills in the Russian Arctic ripple with stripes. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/stripe-pattern-arctic-siberia-mystery
Continue ReadingEvery now and then there is a burst of radio light in the sky. It lasts for just milliseconds before fading. It’s known as a Fast Radio Burst (FRB), and they are difficult to observe and study. We know they are powerful bursts of energy, but we aren’t entirely sure what causes them.
Continue ReadingIt was the brightest supernova in nearly 400 years when it lit the skies of the southern hemisphere in February 1987. Supernova 1987A – the explosion of a blue supergiant star in the nearby mini-galaxy known as the Large Magellanic Cloud – amazed the astronomical community. It offered them an unprecedented opportunity to observe an exploding star in real-time with modern instruments and telescopes.
Continue ReadingSome lucky astronomers get to work with some of the rarest material in the world. Real Martian meteorites are extraordinarily rare, but are invaluable in terms of understanding Martian geology. Now, one of the most famous meteorites, nicknamed “Black Beauty”, is helping shed light on a much more speculative area of science: Martian biology.
Continue ReadingVeteran astronaut Garrett Reisman was reviewing the script for an episode of “For All Mankind” when he came across a familiar name — his own. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-astronaut-garrett-reisman-for-all-mankind
Continue ReadingRichard Garriott thought he would have been there and back by now. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-tourist-richard-garriott-visiting-mariana-trench
Continue ReadingVirgin Galactic won’t be launching tourists to space this year after technical tweaks delayed the company’s upcoming test flight by more than two months. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/virgin-galactic-spaceshiptwo-delays-space-tourism-flights-2022
Continue ReadingNASA commemorated Mary Jackson, one of the agency’s “Hidden Figures,” today (Feb. 26) during a ceremony renaming the agency’s headquarters after her. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-honors-mary-jackson-hidden-figure
Continue ReadingChina successfully sent three reconnaissance satellites into orbit Tuesday (Feb. 23), according to media reports. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-launches-yaogan-31-03-military-satellites
Continue ReadingThe full moon of February, called the Snow Moon, occurs Saturday, Feb. 27, 3:17 a.m. EST (0817 GMT). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/35627-february-full-moon.html
Continue ReadingNASA’s Perseverance rover successfully touched down on Mars Feb. 18, and has already begun beaming back images. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/perseverance-rover-on-mars-martian-meteorites-earth
Continue ReadingThe villagers apparently first dismissed this as fake news. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/jezero-crater-named-after-balkan-village
Continue ReadingThis dramatic breakup comes after a major crack formed on the shelf in November 2020 and continued to grow. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/brunt-ice-shelf-breaks-antarctica
Continue ReadingAstronomers always like to look at incredibly violent places. Violence, in the astronomical sense, makes for rare conditions that can explain much about our universe. One of the violent places that astronomers love to study is the center of our Milky Way galaxy. Now, astronomers from the Center for Astrophysics (CfA) at Harvard have come up with a new catalogue of some of the most intense areas near the galactic core.
Continue ReadingStitched together on planet Earth,142 separate images make upthis 360 degree panorama from the floor of Jezero Crater on Mars.The high-resolution color images were taken by thePerseverance rover’szoomableMastcam-Z duringmission sol 3, also known as February 21, 2021.In the foreground of Mastcam-Z’s view is the car-sized rover’s deck.Broad light-colored patches in the martian soil just beyond it were scoured bydescent stage rocket engines during therover’s dramatic arrivalon February 18.
Continue ReadingOn Sunday, February 28, 3 astronauts will perform the first in a pair of International Space Station spacewalks to ready the station for solar array upgrades. How to watch live. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/watch-iss-spacewalk-feb-mar-2021
Continue ReadingA new study suggests that our Milky Way galaxy is filled with planets like Earth, containing continents and oceans. If so, life might be common in the Mlilky Way. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/water-common-on-planets-pebble-accretion-milky-way
Continue ReadingFor the first time, astronomers have detected the vaporized remains of the crusts of long-dead Earth-like and Mars-like planets in the atmospheres of white dwarf stars. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/vaporized-earth-like-mars-like-crusts-white-dwarf-stars
Continue ReadingMost golfers really want to avoid sand traps, but NASA astronaut Alan Shepard had no choice but to deal with that when wielding a six-iron head on the moon’s dusty surface 50 years ago this month. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/apollo-14-moon-landing-golf-shot-analysis
Continue ReadingJeff Bezos’ Blue Origin is pushing the target date for the debut launch of its heavy-lift New Glenn rocket from late 2021 to late 2022. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/blue-origin-new-glenn-rocket-first-launch-2022
Continue ReadingCosmologists simulated 4,000 versions of the universe in order to understand what its structure today tells us about its origins. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/simulating-early-universe-inflation
Continue ReadingNASA’s Perseverance rover has landed in a rich scientific hunting ground, if its first good look around is any guide. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-harbor-seal-rock-perseverance-rover-panorama-explained
Continue ReadingGeologists love fieldwork. They love getting their specialized hammers and chisels into seams in the rock, exposing unweathered surfaces and teasing out the rock’s secrets. Mars would be the ultimate field trip for many of them, but sadly, that’s not possible. Instead, we’ve sent the Perseverance rover on the field trip.
Continue ReadingParticles carried from Earth’s poles via our planet’s magnetosphere could be interacting with lunar rocks to create small quantities of water on the moon. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/earth-wind-may-generate-water-on-moon
Continue ReadingTo the extent that we can see them, galaxies in the very early universe should look relatively young and unformed. But galaxy ALESS 073.1 is a surprise to astronomers: it looks more mature than we’d have any reason to expect. Why? Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/galaxy-looks-older-than-its-years-aless-073-1
Continue ReadingOrbital Assembly Corp. recently unveiled new details about its ambitious Voyager Station, which is projected to be the first commercial space station operating with artificial gravity. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/orbital-assembly-voyager-space-station-artificial-gravity-2025
Continue ReadingNASA’s Parker Solar Probe nailed its fourth swing past Venus on Feb. 20, and mission scientists celebrated by releasing a stunning image captured during a similar maneuver in July. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/stunning-venus-photo-parker-solar-probe-flyby
Continue ReadingIn anticipation of China’s first Mars landing attempt, scientists are wondering whether the Tianwen-1 rover may carry Earthly contamination with it to the surface. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-tianwen-1-mars-mission-planetary-protection
Continue ReadingPerseverance is set to land inside Mars’ Jezero Crater on Feb. 18, 2021. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/news/live/mars-perseverance-rover-updates
Continue ReadingNASA’s Perseverance rover has brought the “family portrait” bumper sticker fad to a whole new world. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/perseverance-rover-mars-robots-family-portrait
Continue ReadingSpaceX has fired up its newest Starship prototype for the second time, continuing the vehicle’s test-flight prep. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-starship-sn10-second-engine-static-fire-test
Continue ReadingOn a missionto explore the inner heliosphere and solar corona,on July 11, 2020the Wide-field Imager on board NASA’sParker Solar Probecapturedthis stunning viewof the nightside of Venus at distance ofabout 12,400 kilometers (7,693 miles).The spacecraft was making the third of seven gravity-assistflybys of the inner planet.The gravity-asssist flybys are designed touse the approachto Venus to help the probe alter its orbit toultimately come within 6 million kilometers (4 million miles)of the solar surface in late 2025.
Continue ReadingColliding dust particles on Mars probably produce static electricity, a new experiment reveals. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-electric-dust-storm-glow
Continue ReadingChina’s Tianwen-1 spacecraft has trimmed its orbit around Mars to allow the spacecraft to analyze the chosen landing region on the Red Planet. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-mars-tianwen-1-spacecraft-lowers-orbit-for-landing
Continue ReadingCartographers have struggled to map Earth accurately in 2D for centuries. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/pancake-earth-flat-map
Continue ReadingNASA’s Apollo 13 astronauts have been immortalized as a new bronze statue now on display at Space Center Houston. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/apollo-13-statue-space-center-houston
Continue ReadingChina has revealed the first images of lunar samples from its Chang’e 5 mission following a meeting between China’s president and mission representatives. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-chang-e-5-moon-rocks-first-photo
Continue ReadingOn Feb. 25, 1982, the Western Union company launched a communication satellite called Westar 4. See how it happened in our “On This Day In Space” series! Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/39251-on-this-day-in-space.html
Continue ReadingIn 1964 two Aerobee suborbital rockets were launched with the goal of mapping x-ray sources in the sky. Each rocket contained a directed Geiger counter, so that as the rocket rotated at the peak of its trajectory to measure the direction of x-ray sources. The project discovered eight x-ray sources, including a particularly bright one in the constellation Cygnus.
Continue ReadingA secret coded message was hidden on the gigantic parachute used to land the Perseverance rover safely on the surface on Mars. And no, it wasn’t a clandestine message to the Martians. It was a message of inspiration for us humans. But it also came as a challenge. Continue reading “There was a Secret Code in the Perseverance Parachute”
Continue ReadingIn the coming generations, humanity’s presence in space is expected to grow considerably. With everything from space tourism, the commercialization of Low Earth Orbit (LEO), asteroid mining, and maybe even settlements on the Moon and Mars in mind, there appears to be no limit to what we hope to accomplish. Another interesting thing about the modern space age is the way it is becoming more open and accessible, with more people and nations able to take part.
Continue ReadingBinary star systems are everywhere. They make up a huge percentage of all known solar systems: from what we can tell, about half of all Sun-like stars have a binary partner. But we haven’t really had a chance to study them in detail yet. That’s about to change. Using data from the European Space Agency’s Gaia spacecraft, a research team has just compiled a gigantic new catalog of nearby binary star systems, and it shows that at least 1.
Continue ReadingBeyond Earth, the general scientific consensus is that the best place to search for evidence of extraterrestrial life is Mars. However, it is by no means the only place. Aside from the many extrasolar planets that have been designated as “potentially-habitable,” there are plenty of other candidates right here in our Solar System.
Continue ReadingNASA’s most powerful rover yet is regularly sending back images from the Red Planet, and you can stay updated on the Perseverance mission’s latest snapshots. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/perseverance-rover-latest-mars-photos
Continue ReadingOne lucky winner will be walking away with a commemorative U.S. Space Force silver coin, courtesy of the Space Store! Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-force-silver-coin-giveaway
Continue ReadingNASA’s moon megarocket is facing yet another testing delay ahead of the vehicle’s expected first flight for the Artemis program. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-delays-sls-megarocket-2nd-green-run-engine-test
Continue ReadingSpaceX is switching out one of the three Raptor engines on its Starship SN10 prototype, likely pushing the vehicle’s high-altitude test flight back a bit. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-starship-sn10-engine-swap
Continue ReadingPerseverance has captured a high-definition, 360-degree panorama of its surroundings on the floor of Mars’ Jezero Crater, which harbored a lake and a river delta billions of years ago. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/perseverance-rover-1st-mars-hd-panorama
Continue ReadingThe Perseverance Mars rover’s “sky crane” descent stage made the ultimate sacrifice last week, and we now have a photo to memorialize the flying robot’s heroic death. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-perseverance-rover-photo-sky-crane-crash
Continue ReadingThe camera team behind the first HD panorama that NASA’s Perseverance rover snapped on the surface of Mars will discuss the new imagery in a live Q&A on Thursday (Feb. 25) at 4 p.m. EST (2100 GMT). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/17933-nasa-television-webcasts-live-space-tv.html
Continue ReadingIt’s always nice to get a new view of an old friend. This stunning Hubble Space Telescope image of nearby spiral galaxy M66 is just that. A spiral galaxy with a small central bar, M66 is a member of the Leo Galaxy Triplet, a group of three galaxies about 30 million light years from us.
Continue ReadingNew research suggests that the famous black hole Cygnus X-1 – first black hole ever detected and one of the closest to Earth – is farther away and much more massive than previously believed. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/cygnus-x-1-black-hole-more-massive-farther
Continue ReadingAs Relativity Space plans to launch its 3D-printed Terran 1 rocket late this year, key market indicators show a company growing so quickly that it’s attracting massive investor attention. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/relativity-space-first-3d-printed-rocket-launch-2021
Continue ReadingRadio images of the sky have revealed hundreds of “baby” and supermassive black holes in distant galaxies, with the galaxies’ light bouncing around in unexpected ways. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/baby-black-holes-misbehaving-experts-perplexed
Continue ReadingNearly a century after dark matter was first proposed to explain the motion of galaxy clusters, physicists still have no idea what it’s made of. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/dark-matter-search-gets-quantum-tech-speed-boost
Continue ReadingI wrote a song using the first audio ever recorded on the surface of Mars, captured by NASA’s Perseverance rover. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/perseverance-rover-first-mars-audio-song-foxanne
Continue ReadingIf the Roman Empire had been able to launch a satellite in a relatively high Low Earth Orbit – say about 1,200 km (750 miles) in altitude – only now would that satellite be close to falling back to Earth. And if the dinosaurs had launched a satellite into the furthest geostationary orbit – 36,000 km (23,000 miles) or higher — it might still be up there today.
Continue ReadingNASA’s Perseverance rover is practically bristling with cameras. And those cameras were busy during the rover’s breathtaking descent to the Martian surface. Now NASA has released images and videos of the blessed event. Continue reading “Watch Perseverance Land on Mars. Mind…Blown” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.universetoday.com/150234/watch-perseverance-land-on-mars-mind-blown/
Continue ReadingThe Low-Frequency Array (LOFAR) is a different kind of radio telescope. Although radio light has the longest wavelengths and lowest frequencies of the electromagnetic spectrum, much of radio astronomy has focused on the higher frequency end. Observatories such as ALMA study radio light at frequencies of hundreds of Gigahertz, and the VLA studies the fifty Gigahertz range, LOFAR captures radio signals below 250 Megahertz, which is in the range of the lowest radio frequencies that can be seen from Earth.
Continue ReadingYou have to be careful what you say to people. When NASA or someone else says that the Perseverance rover will be looking for fossil evidence of ancient life, the uninformed may guffaw loudly. Or worse, they may think that scientists are looking for actual animal skeletons or something. Of course, that’s not the case.
Continue ReadingThe HiRISE camera on the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter has done it again. The imaging team was able to capture the Perseverance rover as it descended through the Martian atmosphere, hanging under its parachute. Stunning. Continue reading “Perseverance’s Landing … Seen From Orbit!” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.universetoday.com/150245/perseverances-landing-seen-from-orbit/
Continue ReadingNASA has delayed the launch of its first-ever planetary defense mission aimed at deflecting potentially hazardous asteroids from colliding with Earth. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-delays-dart-asteroid-mission-launch-2022
Continue ReadingNBC’s new sci-fi series “Debris” reveals its official teaser trailer and key art ahead of its March 1 release. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/debris-nbc-sci-fi-alien-show-teaser-trailer
Continue ReadingYou only have a few days left to enter to win a chance to go to space on the SpaceX Inspiration4 mission, which is scheduled to launch to Earth orbit in late 2021. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-inspiration4-spaceflight-contests-end-soon
Continue ReadingThe recording, which features mechanical whirring from the Perseverance rover and the rustle of a Mars breeze, is the first true audio ever captured on the surface of Mars. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/perseverance-rover-first-mars-sounds-audio
Continue ReadingWhat we know about the history and properties of “Einstein’s biggest mistake,” the cosmological constant Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/cosmological-constant
Continue ReadingNASA hid a secret message on the parachute that landed its Perseverance rover down on the surface of Mars last week. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/perseverance-rover-mars-parachute-secret-message-solved
Continue ReadingSpaceX’s Starship SN10 vehicle performed its first static fire test on Tuesday (Feb. 23), lighting up its three Raptor engines for a few seconds at SpaceX’s South Texas site. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-starship-sn10-prototype-static-fire
Continue ReadingOrigin stories are a focus of many astronomical studies. Planetary formation, solar system formation, and even galaxy formation have long been studied in order to understand how the universe came to be where it is today. Now, a team of scientists from the Lyman Alpha Galaxies in the Epoch of Reionization (LAGER) consortium have found an extremely early “protogalaxy” that was formed approximately 750 million years after the big bang.
Continue ReadingEarth is the only planet in the solar system with aircraft capable of sustained flight. Suppose the ground-breaking Ingenuity helicopter, currently stowed aboard the similarly spectacular Mars Perseverance rover, accomplishes its planned mission. In that case, Mars will become the second planet to have a powered aircraft fly through its atmosphere.
Continue ReadingRemote sensing is only useful if scientists have an idea of what they are looking at. That knowledge is especially important for remote sensing applications on other planets, such as Mars, where it is extraordinarily difficult to collect information about an observed object in any other way. To make up for the lack of ability to perform other tests in situ, scientists set up laboratory experiments with different environments and materials and compare the remote sensing data with the observed remote objects.
Continue ReadingCheck out this amazing new video from NASA’s Perseverance rover, showing its own descent and landing on the surface of Mars last week. Truly, it’s like nothing seen before! Also, the first-ever audio from Mars … Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/todays-image/video-perseverance-rover-descent-and-touchdown-on-mars
Continue ReadingA new atlas of nearby binary stars plots more than a million pairs and reveals a profusion of identical twins. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/3d-map-million-binary-stars
Continue ReadingWorms, an advanced supercomputer, an artificial retina experiment and more arrived at the International Space Station on a Cygnus cargo ship Monday. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/northrop-grumman-cygnus-ng15-cargo-ship-space-station-arrival
Continue ReadingHayley Arceneaux, a 29-year-old survivor of childhood bone cancer, will join the private Inspiration4 SpaceX mission led by Jared Isaacman. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/cancer-survivor-hayley-arceneaux-joins-inspiration4-spacex-crew
Continue ReadingAn asteroid the size of the Golden Gate Bridge will get close enough to Earth to be classified as “potentially hazardous.” What’s the risk? Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/potentially-hazardous-asteroid-whizzes-near-earth-2001-fo32
Continue ReadingNASA’s Perseverance rover has captured amazing first-of-its-kind video of its landing on Mars and recorded the first actual sounds of Martian wind. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/perseverance-rover-mars-landing-video-amazing-photos
Continue ReadingNASA’s Perseverance rover, which landed on the surface of Mars last Thursday (Feb. 18), just beamed down its first panoramic image of the Martian surface, the agency reported today (Feb. 22). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-perseverance-rover-first-panorama-mars
Continue ReadingThe future is a slippery thing, but sometimes physics can help. And while human destiny will remain ever unknown, the fate of two of our artifacts can be calculated in staggering detail. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/predicting-voyager-golden-records-distant-future
Continue ReadingTwo NASA astronauts will fly to the International Space Station on the fourth-ever commercial crew mission on SpaceX in 2022. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-crew-4-astronaut-assignments
Continue ReadingThe European Space Agency is diversifying its astronaut pool with its first call for astronauts that is open to candidates with physical disabilities. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/esa-astronaut-call-parastronauts-disabilities
Continue ReadingA ghostly particle that smashed into Antarctica in 2019 has been traced back to a black hole tearing apart a star while acting like a giant cosmic particle accelerator, a new study finds. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/neutrino-from-star-shredding-black-hole-particle-accelerator
Continue ReadingThe Mars moons Phobos and Deimos have been born from the remains of a larger moon that shattered. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-moons-phobos-deimos-shattered-moon-origins
Continue ReadingWhen it comes to the private aerospace sector (aka. NewSpace), some names stand out from the rest. The most obvious of these is SpaceX (the brainchild of Elon Musk and the leading source of innovation in commercial space) and the United Launch Alliance (ULA), a joint venture between Boeing and Lockheed Martin.
Continue ReadingEver since NASA’s Kepler Space Telescope was launched in 2009, there has an explosion in the study of the extrasolar planets. With the retirement of Kepler in 2018, it has fallen to missions like the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) to pick up where its predecessor left off. Using observations from TESS, an international team of astronomers recently discovered three exoplanets orbiting a young Sun-like star named TOI 451.
Continue ReadingWhat’s that on either side of the Moon?Starships.Specifically, they are launch-and-return reusable rockets being developed by SpaceX to lift cargo and eventually humans from the Earth’s surface into space. The two rockets pictured are SN9 (Serial Number 9) and SN10 which were captured near their Boca Chica, Texas launchpad last month posing below January’s full Wolf Moon.
Continue ReadingFor the first time, astronomers have detected the presence of a throng of black holes crowding near the center of an ancient globular cluster. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/group-black-holes-found-globular-cluster-ngc-6397
Continue ReadingThe James Webb Space Telescope is the world’s most complex infrared telescope, built for a wide range of research projects. NASA is now targeting October 31 for its launch on an Ariane 5 rocket from French Guiana. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/james-webb-telescope-hubble-successor-to-launch
Continue ReadingTo find alien life in our universe, scientists have considered searches for optical lasers or even giant energy-harvesting structures, known as Dyson spheres. Now they’re suggesting a more mundane sort of search, a hunt for air pollution in exoplanet atmospheres. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/can-pollution-help-us-find-alien-life
Continue ReadingNASA just released an image showing its Perseverance Mars rover dangling about 6.5 feet (2 meters) above the red dirt during its picture-perfect touchdown inside Jezero Crater yesterday (Feb. 18). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/perseverance-rover-over-mars-skycrane-landing-photos
Continue ReadingIf you’ve been following the dramatic success of yesterday’s Mars touchdown, you may have Googled “Perseverance rover” today (Feb. 19) and seen your page lighting up with fireworks. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/google-perseverance-rover-mars-landing-fireworks
Continue ReadingMore than one million people lost power in the Houston area. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/texas-blackouts-space-photos
Continue ReadingThe path is now much clearer for the test flight of SN9’s successor, SN10. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/faa-closes-investigation-spacex-starship-sn9-crash
Continue ReadingNASA and Northrop Grumman are teaming up to launch a cargo capsule to the International Space Station (ISS) today (Feb. 20) and you can watch the action live online. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/northrop-grumman-antares-cygnus-ng-15-cargo-ship-launch-webcast
Continue ReadingNASA and Northrop Grumman are teaming up to launch a cargo capsule to the International Space Station (ISS) today (Feb. 20) and you can watch the action live online. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/northrop-grummman-launches-cygnus-ng15-cargo-ship
Continue ReadingDoes the solar system really have a big, dark ninth planet drifting somewhere far beyond the orbit of Neptune? A new paper argues that Planet 9 is a statistical mirage. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/planet-9-existence-doubts
Continue ReadingFor the first time in 11 years, the European Space Agency (Esa) is recruiting new astronauts. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/europe-is-recruiting-astronauts-heres-what-it-takes
Continue ReadingThe world’s largest iceberg has disintegrated into an ‘alphabet soup’ of mini ice island, new NASA imagery shows. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/alphabet-soup-iceberg-a68a
Continue ReadingThe first helicopter ever sent to another world is doing just fine on Mars after surviving a “seven minutes of terror” landing aboard NASA’s Perseverance. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-helicopter-ingenuity-okay-perseverance-rover-landing
Continue ReadingNASA will unveil video of the Perseverance rover as it landed on Mars as seen from the rover itself today (Feb. 22) and you can watch it live here. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/perseverance-rover-mars-landing-video-reveal-webcast
Continue ReadingThe chunk of space rock that killed the nonavian dinosaurs may have been a piece of a comet that Jupiter’s gravity kicked onto a collision course with Earth. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/dinosaur-killing-comet-oort-cloud
Continue ReadingEarth’s last magnetic flip 42,000 years brought environmental change and extinctions. Could that happen now? Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/earth-magnetic-flip-42000-years-ago
Continue ReadingPresident Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are hailing NASA for the Perseverance rover’s Mars landing success. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/perseverance-rover-mars-landing-biden-nasa-call-video
Continue ReadingNASA will unveil video of the Perseverance rover as it landed on Mars as seen from the rover itself today (Feb. 22) and you can watch it live here. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/perseverance-rover-mars-landing-video-reveal-webcast
Continue ReadingThe chunk of space rock that killed the nonavian dinosaurs may have been a piece of a comet that Jupiter’s gravity kicked onto a collision course with Earth. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/dinosaur-killing-comet-oort-cloud
Continue ReadingEarth’s last magnetic flip 42,000 years brought environmental change and extinctions. Could that happen now? Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/earth-magnetic-flip-42000-years-ago
Continue ReadingPresident Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are hailing NASA for the Perseverance rover’s Mars landing success. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/perseverance-rover-mars-landing-biden-nasa-call-video
Continue ReadingWatch as the Jovian moons perform a spectacular celestial dance in 2021. Wondering where all the planets have gone? With the the exception of Mars high in the dusk sky, all of the other naked eye planets (Mercury, Venus, Jupiter and Saturn) are currently hiding low in the dawn… but that’s about to change.
Continue ReadingThey’ve done it again. After a journey of nearly seven months, the Perseverance rover teams successfully guided their intrepid traveler to a pinpoint landing inside Jezero Crater on Mars on February 18, 2021. And within minutes of the landing, Perseverance sent back two images from the front and rear Hazard Avoidance Cameras, revealing its surroundings on the Red Planet.
Continue ReadingIn physics, there are two main ways to model the universe. The first is the classical way. Classical models such as Newton’s laws of motion and Einstein’s theory of relativity assume that the properties of an object such as its position and motion are absolute. There are practical limits to how accurately we can measure an object’s path through space and time, but that’s on us.
Continue ReadingAbout 66 million years ago a massive chunk of rock slammed into Earth in what is the modern-day Yucatan Peninsula. The impact extinguished about 75% of all life on Earth. Most famously, it was the event that wiped out the dinosaurs. While mainstream scientific thought has pointed to an asteroid as the impactor, a new research letter says it could’ve, in fact, been a comet.
Continue ReadingOn May 21, 1983, it had been more than a decade since astronauts had walked on the moon. In the alternate history of “For All Mankind,” though, humans were still on the lunar surface. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/for-all-mankind-appletv-season-2
Continue ReadingNew evidence suggests the first known black hole is bigger than previously thought, which may force scientists to reconsider their understanding of how giant stars give rise to black holes. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/first-discovered-black-hole-larger-than-thought
Continue ReadingNASA’s commercial crew program hit another delay in getting a second spacecraft ready to ferry astronauts to space. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/boeing-starliner-oft-2-test-flight-texas-power-outages-delay
Continue ReadingAfter a year of seemingly endless obstacles and challenges imposed by the coronavirus pandemic, something good finally happened: NASA landed the Perseverance rover on Mars. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-perseverance-mars-landing-coronavirus-pandemic
Continue ReadingOn Feb. 19, 1986, the Soviet Union launched the Mir space station. See how it happened in our “On This Day In Space” series! Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/39251-on-this-day-in-space.html
Continue ReadingGreat photos are just around the corner, but it’ll likely be a few months before Perseverance really starts sinking its teeth into its science work. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/perseverance-mars-rover-landing-next-steps
Continue ReadingThis Friday (Feb. 19), “Space Chat” will cover yesterday’s historic landing as NASA’s Perseverance rover touched down successfully on Mars. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-chat-live-with-spacedotcom.html
Continue ReadingNASA and Boeing are ready to light up the core stage of the massive Space Launch System (SLS) rocket in a second hot fire test, currently scheduled for Thursday (Feb. 25). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-sls-megarocket-ready-for-2nd-hot-fire-test
Continue ReadingValentine Island in northern Western Australia is a swirling mix of blues and reddish browns, as seen from space by the Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/34-image-day.html
Continue ReadingAfter a 203 day interplanetary voyage, andseven minutes of terror,Perseverance has landed on Mars. Confirmation of the successful landing at Jezero craterwas announced from missioncontrol at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California at12:55 pm PST on February 18.The car-sized Mars rover’s Front Left Hazard Avoidance Camera acquired thisinitial low resolution image shortly after touchdown on missionSol 0.
Continue ReadingPresident Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are hailing NASA for the Perseverance rover’s Mars landing success. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/biden-hails-perseverance-mars-rover-landing
Continue ReadingIn all of scientific modeling, the models attempting to replicate planetary and solar system formation are some of the most complicated. They are also notoriously difficult to develop. Normally they center around one of two formative ideas: planets are shaped primarily by gravity or planets are shaped primarily by magnetism. Now a new theoretical model has been developed by a team at the University of Zurich (UZH) that uses math from both methodologies to inform the most complete model yet of planetary formation.
Continue ReadingUpcoming telescopes will give us more power to search for biosignatures on all the exoplanets we’ve found. Much of the biosignature conversation is centred on biogenic chemistry, such as atmospheric gases produced by simple, single-celled creatures. But what if we want to search for technological civilizations that might be out there?
Continue ReadingResearchers at the SETI Institute say that unusual dark streaks on sun-facing slopes on Mars, debated about for years, may be small landslides caused by a combination of salts and melting ice just below the surface. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/mars-dark-streaks-melting-ice-recurring-slope-lineae
Continue ReadingClouds or dust storms on Mars won’t spoil the Perseverance rover’s big landing today (Feb. 18), NASA scientists said. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/perseverance-mars-rover-landing-weather-forecast
Continue ReadingNASA’s Mars helicopter Ingenuity is set to land with the Perseverance rover on the Red Planet Feb. 18, as part of the agency’s Mars 2020 mission. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/ingenuity-mars-helicopter-perseverance-rover
Continue ReadingNASA’s Perseverance Mars rover is scheduled to touch down on the Red Planet today (Feb. 18) at 3:55 p.m. EST (2055 GMT) — or at least that’s when NASA will find out if it landed. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/perseverance-mars-rover-landing-time
Continue ReadingFrom its “Name the Rover” essay contest to the “Mission to Mars” student challenge, NASA has encouraged students to get involved in the Perseverance mission landing on the Red Planet today (Feb. 18). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/perseverance-mars-rover-landing-kid-friendly-activities
Continue ReadingIt’s landing day for Perseverance and all eyes are on the Red Planet. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/perseverance-mars-rover-landing-day
Continue ReadingHere’s a look at Mars’ Jezero Crater, the gorgeous basin where the Perseverance rover is expected to touch down and look for signs of ancient microbial life. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-jezero-crater-perseverance-photos
Continue ReadingMars may not be ready to escape the spotlight just yet, even after receiving its third Earthly mission this month. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/see-mars-near-moon-perseverance-rover-landing
Continue ReadingWith hundreds of worlds in the solar system to explore, it’s fair to ask as NASA’s Perseverance rover makes its final approach for landing Thursday (Feb. 18): Why do we keep going back to Mars? Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/why-return-to-mars-perseverance-rover-landing
Continue ReadingNASA’s Mars Perseverance mission is days away from landing on Jezero Crater, a place thought to once have been an ancient lake. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/how-to-pronounce-jezero-crater.html
Continue ReadingThe Perseverance team will return to a time-honored tradition at NASA these past few decades — the tradition of living on “Mars time.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/perseverance-rover-mission-on-mars-time
Continue ReadingIt’s “Mars madness” day for space fans NASA’s Perseverance rover mission targets an epic landing today (Feb. 18). A NASA documentary takes a close look at the mission. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/perseverance-mars-rover-landing-nasa-documentary
Continue ReadingThis month has been a busy one for Mars exploration. Several countries sent missions to the red planet in June last year, taking advantage of a launch window. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/7-minutes-of-terror-a-look-at-the-technology-perseverance-will-need-to-survive-landing-on-mars-
Continue ReadingAs I write this, NASA’s Perseverance Rover is hurtling toward Mars at a speed of more than 80,000 km/h and is set to land at the Red Planet on February 18. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-insight-listening-perseverance-rover-landing
Continue ReadingWe’ll soon be able to properly start asking the question: “Are we alone in the universe?” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/perseverance-rover-how-to-prove-life-on-mars
Continue ReadingNew York City’s most famous building turned red overnight to celebrate NASA’s Perseverance rover landing Thursday (Feb. 18). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/empire-state-building-red-perseverance-landing
Continue ReadingThe car-sized Perseverance, the most advanced robot ever sent to the Red Planet, aced its “seven minutes of terror” touchdown this afternoon (Feb. 18). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/perseverance-mars-rover-landing-success
Continue ReadingJust minutes after NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover nailed its touchdown on the Red Planet, the spacecraft sent back the first two images of its new home in Jezero Crater. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/perseverance-mars-rover-first-photos
Continue ReadingNASA and Northrop Grumman are set to launch a Cygnus cargo capsule chock-full of research and supplies to the International Space Station (ISS) on Saturday, Feb. 20. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/ng-15-cygnus-supply-mission-ready-launch
Continue ReadingTaken on February 6,this snowy mountain and skyscape was capturednear Melchsee-Frutt, central Switzerland, planet Earth.The reddish daylight and blue tinted glow around the afternoon Sun arecolors of the Martian sky, though.Of course both worlds have the same Sun.From Mars, the Sun looks only about half as bright and 2/3 the sizecompared to its appearance from Earth.
Continue ReadingAll eyes are on Mars this week, and, if we’re being honest, NASA’s InSight lander isn’t the star of the show right now. At the time of writing, we’re anxiously waiting to find out whether or not the Perseverance rover survives its fiery arrival at Mars. But Entry, Descent, and Landing (EDL) is just the first hazard that awaits robotic missions to the red planet.
Continue ReadingWhen it comes to Mars exploration, NASA has more success than any other agency. This week, they’ll attempt to land another sophisticated rover on the Martian surface to continue the search for evidence of ancient life. The Mars Perseverance rover will land on Mars on Thursday, February 18th, and it’s bringing some very ambitious technologies with it.
Continue ReadingOne of the oldest, deepest, and largest impact craters on the Moon provides a window into the history and makeup of our celestial companion, and needs to be studied in more detail, says a team of lunar scientists. The South Pole-Aitken Basin on the Moon formed from a gigantic impact about 4.
Continue ReadingTiming is extraordinarily important in many aspects of astronomy. If an astronomer or their instrument is looking the wrong way at the wrong time they could miss something spectacular. Alternatively, there are moments when our instruments capture something unexpected in regions of space that we were searching for something else. That is exactly what happened recently when a team of scientists, led by Rohini Giles at the Southwest Research Institute, saw an image of what is likely a meteor impacting Jupiter’s atmosphere.
Continue ReadingAstronomers have confirmed that an object with the nickname of Farfarout is, to date, the farthest object we’ve seen in the solar system. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/farthest-known-object-solar-system-farfarout
Continue ReadingNASA’s Perseverance mission lands on Mars tomorrow, February 18. Here’s how to watch. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/get-ready-nasa-perseverance-landing-feb2021
Continue ReadingJezero Crater may be the proving ground in our search for Martian life. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/perseverance-mars-rover-landing-site-jezero-crater
Continue ReadingKrispy Kreme’s Mars Doughnut, available on Thursday (Feb. 18) only, is filled with chocolate creme and dipped in caramel icing that’s been dyed to look like the Red Planet. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/perseverance-mars-rover-landing-krispy-kreme-donut
Continue ReadingChina’s Tianwen-1 spacecraft fired its engines Monday (Feb. 15) to place it in a polar orbit around the Red Planet. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-tianwen-1-mars-mission-adjusts-orbit-for-landing
Continue ReadingTucked in the belly of NASA’s Mars Perseverance rover is a golden box that, if all goes well, will turn some of the Red Planet’s thin, carbon-dioxide-rich atmosphere into sweet, sweet oxygen. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/perseverance-mars-rover-will-test-oxygen-production
Continue ReadingNASA’s next Mars rover, Perseverance, will have a squad of spacecraft watching its dangerous descent from above Thursday (Feb. 18). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/perseverance-mars-rover-landing-orbiters-watching-from-space
Continue ReadingIran recently test-launched a new rocket, according to the country’s state television on Monday (Feb. 8) and news reports. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/iran-tests-new-rocket-zoljanah
Continue ReadingWhen NASA’s Perseverance rover lands on Mars on Feb. 18, it will be bringing five “extras,” from a message to future explorers on Mars to a slice of Martian meteorite. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/perseverance-mars-rover-weird-things-on-board
Continue ReadingNASA’s Mars 2020 rover Perseverance is equipped with two microphones, which will allow humanity to hear the sounds of the Red Planet for the first time. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/perseverance-mars-rover-microphone-martian-sounds
Continue ReadingA new National Geographic documentary will let you share in the excitement of NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover landing on the Red Planet Thursday. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/perseverance-mars-rover-landing-natgeo-documentary
Continue ReadingValoria 2’s mission commander has been stuck in a vicious loop of analog space missions at HI-SEAS until now. Repetition and endless patience were on the daily menu for her during each mission. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/hi-seas-valoria-2-mars-analog-mission-commander-report-2
Continue ReadingLooking at its achievements over the past decade, nobody would doubt China is aiming to win the new space race, this one aimed at Mars. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-aims-for-mars-prize-for-new-space-race
Continue ReadingThis was not a typical sun pillar. Just after sunrise two weeks ago in Providence, Rhode Island, USA, a photographer, looking out his window, was suddenly awestruck.The astonishment was caused by a sun pillar that fanned out at the top. Sun pillars, singular columns of light going up from the Sun, are themselves rare to see, and are known to be caused by sunlight reflecting from wobbling, hexagon-shaped ice-disks falling through Earth’s atmosphere.
Continue ReadingMost of the planets in our solar system have some sort of atmosphere and many have dynamic weather systems. But only one moon in the solar system, Saturn’s large moon Titan, can say the same. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/titan-saturns-moon-weather-seasons-methane-rain-storms
Continue ReadingThe U.S. Postal Service plans to mark the landing of NASA’s next spacecraft on Mars, if indeed the Perseverance rover makes it down to the surface of the Red Planet. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/perseverance-mars-rover-landing-postmark
Continue ReadingNASA’s Perseverance rover is ready to land on Mars, the agency confirmed today (Feb. 16). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/perseverance-mars-rover-ready-for-landing
Continue ReadingΔιαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/progress-77-cargo-ship-docks-with-space-station
Continue ReadingData in the world of astronomy is spread out in so many different places. There are archives for instruments on individual spacecraft and telescopes. Sometimes all that is needed to get new insight out of old data is to collect it all together and analyze a whole set rather than isolated instances.
Continue ReadingMeteorites are excellent windows into early solar system formation. Many were formed in the those early days, and unlike rocks on the Earth, most are not affected by billions of years of tectonic activity that wipes away any of their original structure. Recently a team led by Nicolas Dauphas and Justin Hu at the University of Chicago (UC) found that the formation process for many of these meteorites was much more violent than previously thought.
Continue ReadingWhen one of the Russian Progress resupply ships undocks from the International Space Station, timing is everything. The Progress needs to fire its engines at just the right time to instigate the deorbit burn in order for the ship to enter the atmosphere at just the right place, so that its destructive re-entry occurs over the Pacific Ocean.
Continue ReadingIn two days (on Thursday, Feb. 18th, 2021), NASA’s Perseverance rover will land on Mars. As the latest robotic mission in the Mars Exploration Program (MEP), Perseverance will follow in the footsteps of its sister mission, Curiosity. Just in time for its arrival, research conducted at the Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has shown that Mars’ surface was shaped by flowing water several million years earlier than previously thought.
Continue ReadingWhen someone says “Milky Way,” do you think of the starry pathway across our sky, or of the great pinwheel-shaped galaxy in space? Both are correct! Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/what-is-the-milky-way-galaxy
Continue ReadingUntil recently, magnetic fields in the outskirts of galaxies were too faint to be detected. Although it’s still not clear what causes them or how they’re maintained, astronomers have started to create images of their observations of galaxies’ magnetic fields producing beautiful aurora-like effects. See them here. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/images-of-magnetic-fields-in-galaxies
Continue ReadingWhen the plasma of the Van Allen belts drops in density during a solar storm, it can set up the perfect conditions for electrons to travel nearly as fast as light. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/van-allen-electrons-ultra-relativistic
Continue ReadingCohen’s 2012 comedy “The Dictator” served as a Starship design inspiration, SpaceX founder and CEO Elon Musk said on Joe Rogan’s podcast Thursday (Feb. 11). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-starship-design-sacha-baron-cohen
Continue ReadingA weird, super-powerful particle that’s not truly a particle could have dominated the universe when it was just a second old, releasing a flood of ripples that permeated all of space-time. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/oscillon-particle-early-univrse
Continue ReadingNASA’s Mars rover Perseverance will make a harrowing landing on the Red Planet Thursday (Feb. 18) and you’ll be able to watch the historic event live online. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-rover-perseverance-landing-webcasts
Continue ReadingJust one day after arriving in orbit around Mars, the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) first interplanetary spacecraft, Hope, captured a stunning photograph of the Red Planet. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/uae-hope-mars-spacecraft-first-close-photo
Continue ReadingPerseverance will attempt to land inside Mars’ Jezero Crater on Feb. 18. A new video shows how the spacecraft’s harrowing entry, descent and landing will work. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/perseverance-mars-2020-rover-landing-video
Continue ReadingNASA’s next Mars rover is slated to touch down on the Red Planet on Feb. 18, 2021 in a crucial “seven minutes of terror” sequence that requires a careful and precise entry, descent and landing. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-rover-perseverance-landing-step-by-step-guide
Continue ReadingThe rover will attempt to land on the Red Planet this Thursday (Feb. 18). Watch it live here! Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/17933-nasa-television-webcasts-live-space-tv.html
Continue ReadingPerseverance is set to land inside Mars’ Jezero Crater on Feb. 18, 2021. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/news/live/mars-perseverance-rover-updates
Continue ReadingA SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched 60 Starlink internet satellites late Monday (Feb. 15), but failed to stick its landing at sea. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-launches-60-starlink-satellites-rocket-landing-feb-15-2021
Continue ReadingBlack holes come in at least two sizes: small and large. Small black holes are formed from stars. When a large star reaches the end of its life, it typically ends in a supernova. The remnant core then collapses under its own weight, forming a black hole or neutron star. Small stellar-mass black holes are typically tens of solar masses.
Continue ReadingScientists are finally figuring out how much dark matter — the almost imperceptible material said to tug on everything, yet emit no light — really weighs. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/dark-matter-mass
Continue ReadingWhat we’re looking for is evidence of past life, either direct chemical or organic signs in the composition and the chemistry of rocks, or textural evidence in the rock record. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/bringing-mars-rocks-back-to-earth-perseverance-rover
Continue ReadingBoth missions intend to search the planet for signs of life. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/on-mars-how-scientists-prevent-contaminating-red-planet
Continue ReadingNASA’s next Mars rover is about to touch down! See Space.com’s complete coverage of the Feb. 18 landing of the Mars 2020 rover Perseverance. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-rover-perseverance-landing-explained
Continue ReadingThree new spacecraft are due to arrive at Mars this month, ending their seven-month journey through space. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-missions-what-we-know-so-far-2021
Continue ReadingIn October of 2024, NASA will send “the first woman and the next man” to the Moon as part of the Artemis Program. This will be the first crewed mission to the lunar surface, and the first mission beyond Low Earth Orbit (LEO), since the closing of the Apollo Era in 1972.
Continue ReadingSpaceX postponed the launch of its next batch of Starlink internet satellites late Sunday (Feb. 14) due to bad weather. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-delays-starlink-satellites-launch-bad-weather-february-2021
Continue ReadingA new Russian Progress cargo ship launched into orbit Sunday night (Feb. 14) to deliver cargo to the seven crew members on the International Space Station. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/russia-launches-progress-77-cargo-ship-to-space-station
Continue ReadingEleven years into its mission, the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) is starting to show its age, but a recent software update promises to give the spacecraft a new lease on life. As NASA’s eye in the sky over the Moon, the LRO has been responsible for some of the best Lunar observations since the days of Apollo.
Continue ReadingAstronomers have spotted “something” near Alpha Centauri A, in the star system nearest our Earth and sun. If it turns out to be a planet, it’ll be the first time a planet has been directly imaged within the habitable zone of a star. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/alpha-centauri-a-planet-candidate-direct-image-discovery
Continue ReadingThis Valentine’s Day, we find so much to love in the many heart-shaped objects created by Mother Nature that can be found right here on Earth or all the way to the deepest reaches of the sky. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/heart-shaped-objects-in-nature-space-earth-valentines-day
Continue ReadingShow the “Star Wars” lovers in your life how much you adore them with these Valentine’s Day gifts for everyone on your list. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-wars-valentines-day-gifts
Continue ReadingNASA has a very special Valentine’s Day delivery en route to the Red Planet — one that could deliver gifts to us in person, in a few years. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-mars-valentine-perseverance-rover-landing
Continue ReadingSpectacular space rocks from Mars and the moon could fetch hundreds of thousands of dollars at a Christie’s auction. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/christies-meteorite-auction-deep-impact
Continue ReadingSpaceX and Russia’s space agency Roscosmos are working towards a Valentine’s Day launch doubleheader tonight (Feb. 14). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-russia-valentines-day-rocket-launches-2021
Continue ReadingOn Earth, the study of ice core samples is one of many methods scientists use to reconstruct the history of our past climate change. The same is true of Mars’ northern polar ice cap, which is made up of many layers of frozen water that have accumulated over eons. The study of these layers could provide scientists with a better understanding of how the Martian climate changed over time.
Continue ReadingWould theRosette Nebula by any othername look as sweet?The bland New General Catalogdesignation of NGC 2237 doesn’t appear to diminish the appearance of this flowery emission nebula, at the top of the image, atop a long stem of glowing hydrogen gas.Inside the nebula lies anopen clusterof bright young stars designatedNGC 2244.
Continue ReadingAs soon as they arrived on Mars, the Valoria 2 crew threw themselves into challenging and entertaining space mission training. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/hi-seas-valoria-2-mars-analog-mission-commander-report-1
Continue ReadingChina’s Chang’e 4 spacecraft are back in action for a 27th lunar day on the far side of the moon, but its the discoveries from its day that have scientists excited. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-yutu-2-moon-far-side-rover-milestone-discovery
Continue ReadingSpaceX launched its Starship SN9 prototype on a 10-kilometer (6.2 miles) test flight that ended with a boom on Feb. 2, 2021. See photos of the epic test in this gallery. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-starship-sn9-test-flight-photos
Continue ReadingGet out yourred/blue glassesand float next toasteroid 433 Eros.Orbiting the Sun once every 1.8 years, the near-Earth asteroidis named for the Greek god of love.Still, its shape more closely resembles a lumpy potato than a heart.Eros is a diminutive 40 x 14 x 14 kilometer world of undulating horizons,craters, boulders and valleys.
Continue ReadingCausality is one of those difficult scientific topics that can easily stray into the realm of philosophy. Science’s relationship with the concept started out simply enough: an event causes another event later in time. That had been the standard understanding of the scientific community up until quantum mechanics was introduced. Then, with the introduction of the famous “spooky action at a distance” that is a side effect of the concept of quantum entanglement, scientists began to question that simple interpretation of causality.
Continue ReadingThe Crab Nebula is arguably one of the most famous objects in the night sky. It was delineated as M1 in Messier’s famous catalogue. It is the remnants of a supernova that was actually visible in day time almost 1000 years ago. And its remnants have been astonishing both professional and amateur astronomers ever since.
Continue ReadingA deep-space mission is about to pull a ‘vanishing act,’ through mid-February, as the European Space Agency’s Solar Orbiter (affectionately known as ‘SolO’ to mission controllers) makes a crucial pass behind the Sun. Continue reading “ESA’s Solar Orbiter ‘Hides’ Behind the Sun” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.universetoday.com/150097/esas-solar-orbiter-hides-behind-the-sun/
Continue ReadingThe I Heart Pluto Festival 2021 is a free event running from February 13 – 18 hosted by Lowell Observatory. Join in with nightly virtual events! Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/i-heart-pluto-festival-2021-virtual-events-91st-anniversary
Continue ReadingA distant galaxy in the newborn universe essentially resembles a grown adult when it should just look like a small child, suggesting galaxies may evolve more rapidly than we thought. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/old-galaxy-in-early-universe-aless0731
Continue ReadingCloud computing and artificial intelligence are about to meet in a new space station device: the Spaceborne Computer-2. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spaceborne-computer-2-microsoft-hpe-launching-to-space-station
Continue ReadingCould food grown in space greenhouses save us here on Earth? Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-greenhouses-nanoracks-food-crisis
Continue ReadingThe mystery at the heart of an unexplained, bright point of gamma-ray light in the sky has been solved: a violent, whirling redback. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/citizen-supercomputer-finds-neutron-star
Continue ReadingThe globular cluster NGC 6397, a conglomeration of stars about 7,800 light-years from Earth, likely harbors a clump of small black holes at its heart, a new study reports. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/black-holes-globular-cluster-hubble-telescope
Continue ReadingThe National Space Society’s Space Settlement 2021 event will stream on Saturday (Feb. 13), with Space.com simulcasting as a media partner. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nss-space-settlement-2021-webcast
Continue ReadingVirgin Galactic had been targeting Saturday (Feb. 13) for the next crewed test flight of its latest suborbital SpaceShipTwo vehicle, VSS Unity. But that’s not going to happen. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/virgin-galactic-spaceshiptwo-unity-third-spaceflight-delay
Continue ReadingChina has released epic video footage from the Tianwen-1 spacecraft as it made a close approach to Mars this week. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-mars-orbit-tianwen-1-spacecraft-video
Continue ReadingTo casual observers, landing a rover on Mars can seem kind of like old news, believe it or not. Especially after all of NASA’s successes. But many are likely not aware of the so-called ‘Mars Curse.‘ The fact is, many of the spacecraft that attempt to land there fail and crash.
Continue ReadingThis gorgeous island universe lies about 85 million light-yearsdistant in the southernconstellationFornax.Inhabited by young blue star clusters, thetightly woundspiral arms of NGC 1350seem to join in a circle around the galaxy’s large,bright nucleus, giving it the appearance of acosmic eye.In fact, NGC 1350 is about 130,000 light-years across.That makes it as large or slightly larger than the Milky Way.
Continue ReadingAstronomers have now collected enough additional data to confirm the existence of Farfarout and nail down its orbit. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/farfarout-most-distant-solar-system-object-confirmed
Continue ReadingA new augmented reality app serves as a bridge between the first and second seasons of the Apple TV+ alternate history series “For All Mankind.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/for-all-mankind-show-augmented-reality-app
Continue ReadingThe words “snow” and “Hawai’i” are not often mentioned in the same paragraph – or even on the same vacation. But snow does fall in Hawai’i almost every year, and 2021 has seen a deep cold front drop snow on the summits of Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea on the Big Island at least three times in the past few weeks – as well as on Haleakala on Maui.
Continue ReadingWe’ve learned a thing or two about exoplanets in the past several years. One of the more surprising discoveries is that our solar system is rather unusual. The Sun’s worlds are easily divided into small rocky planets and large gas giants. Exoplanets are much more diverse, both in size and composition.
Continue ReadingAstronomers using a new technique may have not only found a super-Earth at a neighbouring star, but they may also have directly imaged it. And it could be nice and cozy in the habitable zone around Alpha Centauri. Continue reading “Possible Super-Earth in the Habitable Zone at Alpha Centauri” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.
Continue ReadingNew research suggests that particles escaping from Mars’ atmosphere have been accumulating on the surface of the planet’s largest moon Phobos for billions of years. They could provide important new details about the history of both worlds. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/mars-atmosphere-history-phobos-soil
Continue ReadingNASA’s upcoming mission to the Jupiter ocean moon Europa is out of rocket limbo, and it now has a launch window. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/europa-clipper-mission-launch-private-rocket
Continue ReadingOn March 5, wave hello to the most infamous asteroid that won’t slam into Earth in 2029. Scientists sure will. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/asteroid-apophis-march-2021-flyby-science-preparations
Continue ReadingAstra is launching into the smallsat market. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/astra-rocket-maker-goes-public
Continue ReadingThe Earth has been blue for over 4 billion years because of the liquid water on its surface. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/why-is-the-earth-blue
Continue ReadingIt’s a busy February for Mars, with three probes from three separate space agencies arriving at the red planet over the course of just nine days. Here’s why. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/three-mars-missions-at-once-2021
Continue ReadingThe upcoming documentary “Black Holes: The Edge of All We Know” explores the many meanings of black holes and the Event Horizon Telescope’s pioneering photo. See a trailer for the film here. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/black-hole-photo-eht-documentary-trailer
Continue ReadingA fiery experiment deliberately lit in a cargo spacecraft last month monitored larger and more dynamic flames than most previous efforts to learn how fire works in space have. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/fire-experiment-in-cargo-spacecraft-video
Continue ReadingNASA’s flagship Mars rover Perseverance is one week away from landing on the Red Planet and a new video shows how it works. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-rover-perseverance-landing-4k-video-animation
Continue ReadingA look at previous missions that have attempted to land on Mars. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/16496-mars-landing-missions-timeline.html
Continue ReadingScientists have spotted the first evidence of a rare Higgs boson decay, expanding our understanding of the strange quantum universe. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/higgs-boson-rare-decay-discovered-lhc
Continue ReadingDeep inside planet Earth, there is a liquid outer core and a solid inner core that counter-rotate with each other. This creates the dynamo effect that is responsible for generating Earth’s planetary magnetic field. Also known as a magnetosphere, this field keeps our climate stable by preventing Earth’s atmosphere from being lost to space.
Continue ReadingIn brush strokesof interstellar dust and glowing gas,this beautiful skyscape is painted across the plane of ourMilky Way Galaxynear the northern end of the Great Rift andthe constellation Cygnus the Swan.Composed over a decadewith 400 hours of image data, the broad mosaic spans an impressive28x18 degrees across the sky.Alpha star of Cygnus, bright, hot, supergiantDeneblies at the left.
Continue ReadingWater ice, especially any located in the sub-surface, has long been a focal point of Mars exploration efforts. Reasons abound as to why – from the need to grow plants to the need to create more rocket fuel to blast off the planet for a round trip. Most of that effort has focused on the poles of the planet, where most of the water ice has been found.
Continue ReadingHappy New Year – from Mars. It’s always mind expanding to think about the passage of time from other perspectives than the ones we are most familiar with. So let’s celebrate that our slightly colder red cousin completed another spin around the sun. The 36th Martian year began on February 7th, with a noticeable lack of fireworks or people singing Auld Lang Syne.
Continue ReadingNow that the UAE’s Hope spacecraft and China’sTianwen-1 have successfully reached the Red Planet, next up is NASA’s Perseverance rover, set to land on February 18th. Ten operational spacecraft are currently in orbit or on the surface of Mars, ready to welcome the new rover. But one spacecraft in particular, the InSight lander, will be listening closely for Perseverance’s dramatic entry, descent and landing – a.
Continue ReadingMars is the lone bright planet in the new-moon sky this Thursday (Feb. 11). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/17561-new-moon-explained-lunar-phases.html
Continue ReadingIt turns out we don’t really understand habitable zones. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/we-dont-understand-exoplanet-habitable-zones
Continue ReadingTianzhou cargo spacecraft to visit module also passes review Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-space-station-module-tianhe-ready
Continue ReadingLiving with the bare minimum taught the Valoria 1 crew valuable lessons in life. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/hi-seas-valoria-1-mars-analog-mission-commander-report-4
Continue ReadingNASA has selected SpaceX to deliver the first two segments of the moon-orbiting Gateway space station for its upcoming Artemis program, which aims to put astronauts back on the moon. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-falcon-heavy-to-launch-nasa-lunar-gateway-modules
Continue ReadingChina’s first fully homegrown Mars mission, Tianwen-1, arrived in orbit around the Red Planet today (Feb. 10). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-first-mars-mission-tianwen-1-enters-orbit
Continue ReadingThe nearest solar system to our own may actually host two potentially life-supporting planets as a new candidate emerges around Alpha Centauri A, a new study reports. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/exoplanet-candidate-spotted-alpha-centauri-a
Continue ReadingNASA’s “Mission to Mars” challenge offers guided educational activities for students to celebrate the upcoming landing of the agency’s Perseverance rover on the Red Planet. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-mars-student-challenge-perseverance-landing
Continue ReadingI just finished the most recent season of The Expanse – my current favourite Sci-Fi series. Unlike most of my other go-to Sci-Fi, The Expanse’s narrative is (thus far) mainly contained to our own Solar System. In Star Trek, ships fly about the galaxy at Faster-Than-Light speeds giving mention to the many light years (or parsecs cough Star Wars) travelled to say nothing of sublight journeys within solar systems themselves.
Continue ReadingWhere is all the missing matter? That question has plagued astronomers for decades, because the Universe looks emptier than it should, given current theories about its makeup. Most of the Universe (70%) appears to be composed of Dark Energy, the mysterious force which is causing the Universe’s rate of expansion to increase.
Continue ReadingWhy do stars twinkle?Our atmosphere is to blame as pockets of slightly off-temperature air, in constant motion, distort the light paths from distant astronomical objects.Atmospheric turbulence is a problem for astronomers because it blurs the images of the sources they want to study.The telescope featured in this image, located at ESO’s Paranal Observatory, is equipped with four lasers to combat this turbulence.
Continue ReadingSpaceX’s Crew-1 space capsule has just broken a U.S. spaceflight record set in 1974 by NASA’s Skylab 4 mission. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-crew-1-capsule-breaks-us-spaceflight-record
Continue ReadingWe don’t know what dark matter is. We do know what it isn’t, and that’s a problem. Matter is made of elementary particles, from the quarks and electrons that make up atoms and molecules, to primordial neutrinos spread throughout the cosmos. But none of the known elementary particles can comprise dark matter, so what is it?
Continue ReadingOn July 19th, 2020, the Emirates Mars Mission (EMM) – aka. Al Amal (“Hope” in Arabic) – launched from the Tanegashima Space Center in Japan on its way to Mars. This mission, the first interplanetary effort to be mounted by an Arab nation, is being carried out by the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in collaboration with a number of research institutions internationally.
Continue ReadingAstronomers have spotted the remnant of a rare type of supernova explosion. It’s called a Type Iax supernova, and it’s the result of an exploding white dwarf. These are relatively rare supernovae, and astronomers think they’re responsible for creating many heavy elements. They’ve found them in other galaxies before, but this is the first time they’ve spotted one in the Milky Way.
Continue ReadingOn February 9, 1913, lucky observers witnessed the Great Meteor Procession, when bright meteors soared horizontally across the sky in a stately marching rank for minutes at a time. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/this-date-in-science-great-meteor-procession-of-february-9-1913
Continue ReadingPhysicist Avi Loeb of Harvard believes we should take seriously the idea that ‘Oumuamua – the 1st known object to pass through our solar system from interstellar space – might have been created by an alien civilization. His new book is called “Extraterrestrial.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/book-avi-loeb-extraterrestrial-1st-sign-of-intelligent-life
Continue ReadingThe United Arab Emirates mission to Mars – called “Hope” – successfully entered Mars orbit today. It’ll be followed tomorrow by China’s Tianwen-1 mission and, on February 18, by NASA’s Perseverance mission. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/missions-to-mars-uae-hope-china-tianwen-1
Continue ReadingThe giant ground station on Earth is standing by as the Tianwen-1 spacecraft nears Mars. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-tianwen-1-ground-antenna-ready
Continue ReadingLarge swaths of the Martian mid-latitudes show evidence of buried but accessible water ice, a new study reports. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-water-ice-map-northern-hemisphere
Continue ReadingElon Musk is funding a new Carbon Removal X Prize to the tune of $100 million — the richest incentive prize in history. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/elon-musk-carbon-capture-x-prize
Continue ReadingThe United Arab Emirates’ first mission to Mars, the Hope orbiter, will arrive at the Red Planet on Tuesday (Feb. 9). Watch it live here! Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/17933-nasa-television-webcasts-live-space-tv.html
Continue ReadingNASA’s Perseverance rover is slated to touch down in Mars’ Jezero Crater on Feb. 18, 2021. See images of the Perseverance mission in this Space.com gallery. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-mars-perseverance-rover-mission-photos.html
Continue ReadingAfter a nail-biting 27 minutes, the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) first-ever interplanetary mission has successfully reached orbit around Mars. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/uae-hope-mars-mission-orbit-insertion-success
Continue ReadingSee photos of the historic Emirates Mars Mission, which will send the United Arab Emirates’ Hope orbiter to the Red Planet. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/hope-mars-mission-united-arab-emirates-photos.html
Continue ReadingThe first Emirati mission to Mars will attempt to slip into orbit around the Red Planet on Tuesday (Feb. 9) — here’s how you can watch it live. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/uae-hope-mars-mission-arrival-webcast
Continue ReadingA Russian “space truck” has met its fiery doom on its way home to Earth. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/russian-progress-76-cargo-ship-ms15-burns-up-photo
Continue ReadingNew enemies lurk as Avasarala and Bobbie face imminent death in this sneak peek at Boom! Studios’ “The Expanse #3.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/the-expanse-comics-issue-3-preview
Continue ReadingThe two moons of Mars were projected above the skies of Dubai to celebrate the first Emirati mission to the Red Planet. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/uae-hope-mars-moons-projection
Continue ReadingAround the Milky Way, there are literally dozens of dwarf galaxies that continue to be slowly absorbed into our own. These galaxies are a major source of interest for astronomers because they can teach us a great deal about cosmic evolution, like how smaller galaxies merged over time to create larger structures.
Continue ReadingNewly released satellite imagery shows Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, about seven hours before Super Bowl LV kicked off. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/super-bowl-2021-stadium-from-satellite-photo
Continue ReadingYesterday (Feb. 7) marked the beginning of a new year on the Red Planet: Mars year 36. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-new-year-2021-martian-year-36
Continue ReadingMars missions from China and the UAE arrive in orbit around the Red Planet this week, followed by the landing of NASA’s Mars rover Perseverance next week. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-missions-from-china-uae-arrive-soon
Continue ReadingA new tribute to the 50th anniversary of NASA’s Apollo 14 lunar landing mission has grown out of a collaboration between two artists and a touch of moon dust, of sorts. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/apollo-14-50th-moon-tree-dust-calle-painting
Continue ReadingAn early mockup-turned-model of NASA’s space shuttle orbiter, the Pathfinder, is headed for a multi-million-dollar restoration in Alabama. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-shuttle-pathfinder-lowered-for-restoration
Continue ReadingFor countless generations, human beings have looked out at the night sky and wondered if they were alone in the Universe. With the discovery of other planets in our Solar System, the true extent of the Milky Way galaxy, and other galaxies beyond our own, this question has only deepened and become more profound.
Continue ReadingA new study out this month suggests that Jupiter’s Trojan asteroids may be more peculiar than previously thought. The Trojan asteroids are rocky objects which orbit the Sun just ahead of and just behind the gas giant, in gravitational sweet spots known as Lagrange points. The swarm ahead of Jupiter, known as the L4 (Greek) group, is slightly larger than the L5 (Trojan) swarm behind, but until now, astronomers believed that there was otherwise little differentiation between the two swarms.
Continue ReadingAstronomers in Hawaii have updated measurements of the Yarkovsky effect – a minuscule push imparted by sunlight – for asteroid Apophis. The effect is particularly important for Apophis, because it relates to the possibility of an Earth impact in 2068. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/asteroid-99942-apophis-encounters-2029-2036-2068
Continue ReadingWe don’t know why the universe is dominated by matter over antimatter, but there could be entire stars, and maybe even galaxies, in the universe made of antimatter. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/cluster-antimatter-stars-orbiting-milky-way
Continue ReadingTomorrow, history and the hopes of the Arab world will hang on the endurance and independence of six engines charged with steering an SUV-sized spacecraft into orbit around Mars. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/uae-mars-arrival-hope-mission-stakes
Continue ReadingOn Feb. 9, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Space Agency aims to successfully bring its first interplanetary mission into orbit around Mars. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/hope-uae-mars-mission-interview-sarah-al-amiri
Continue ReadingStars can be like artists.With interstellar gas as a canvas, a massive and tumultuous Wolf-Rayet star has created the picturesque ruffled half-circular filaments called WR32, on the image left.Additionally, the winds and radiation from a small cluster of stars, NGC 3324, have sculpted a 35 light year cavity on the upper right, with its right side appearing as a recognizable face in profile.
Continue ReadingDuring a White House press briefing on February 4, 2021, White House press secretary Jen Psaki confirmed the Biden administration’s support fo NASA’s Artemis program, whose long-term goal is to send the next man and first woman to the moon by 2024. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/what-is-nasas-artemis-program-moon
Continue ReadingMars Year 36 begins on February 7, 2021. If you’re looking for a reason to celebrate, here’s to a Happy New Year … on Mars. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/mars-calendar-years-began-in-earth-year-1955
Continue ReadingSome call attempts to land on Mars “7 minutes of terror.” The Perseverance mission will provide the most detailed video and photos of a landing yet. We’ll watch ourselves land on another planet, for the first time ever. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/get-ready-nasa-perseverance-landing-feb2021
Continue ReadingThe doomed Martian moon Phobos, which is on a slow death spiral above the Red Planet, may hold some secrets about how Mars was formed. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-atmosphere-phobos-surface-clues
Continue ReadingSea levels will probably rise faster than the most mainstream climate models predict, according to a new study. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/sea-levels-rising-faster-than-models
Continue ReadingΔιαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/apes-robots-men-life-and-death-of-first-space-chimp
Continue ReadingAstronauts on the International Space Station just might have the ultimate nosebleed seats for Super Bowl 2021. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/super-bowl-2021-space-station-flyover-astronaut-photo
Continue ReadingElectrons serve many purposes in physics. They are used by some particle accelerators and they underpin our modern world in the silicon chips that run the world’s computers. They’re also prevalent in space, where they can occasionally be seen floating around in a plasma in the magnetospheres of planets. Now, a team from the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) lead by Drs Hayley Allison and Yuri Shprits have discovered that those electrons present in the magnetosphere can be accelerated up to relativistic speeds, and that could potentially be hazardous to our increasing orbital infrastructure.
Continue ReadingChanges in Mar’s geography always attract significant scientific and even public attention. A hope for signs of liquid water (and therefore life) is likely one of the primary driving forces behind this interest. One particularly striking changing feature is the Recurring Slope Lineae (RSL) originally found by the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO).
Continue ReadingScientists used powerful radar signals to capture the image. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/apollo-15-landing-radar-image
Continue ReadingIt’s now possible to send uncrackable quantum messages through thin air, and the people who figured out how to do it are getting ready to send the messages into space. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/super-secure-quantum-messages-headed-to-space
Continue ReadingIn 2018, one of the brightest X-ray lights in the sky went dark, and scientists still aren’t sure why. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/black-hole-mysteriously-goes-dark.html
Continue ReadingSnow blanketsthe ground in this serene forest and sky view.Assembled in a 360 degree panoramic projection, the mosaicked frames werecaptured at January’s end along a quiet country road nearSiemiony, northeastern Poland,planet Earth.The night was cold and between trees reaching toward the skyshine the stars and nebulae of the northern winterMilky Way.
Continue ReadingObservational astronomy is dependent on its data, and therefore also dependent on the instruments that collect that data. So when one of those instruments fails it is a blow to the profession as a whole. The collapse of the Arecibo Telescope last year after it was damaged by Hurricane Maria in 2017 permanently deprived the radio astronomy world of one of its primary observational tools.
Continue ReadingA galaxy’s main business is star formation. And when they’re young, like youth everywhere, they keep themselves busy with it. But galaxies age, evolve, and experience a slow-down in their rate of star formation. Eventually, galaxies cease forming new stars altogether, and astronomers call that quenching. They’ve been studying quenching for decades, yet much about it remains a mystery.
Continue ReadingOn February 5, 1963, Maarten Schmidt unraveled the mystery of quasars and pushed back the edges of the known cosmos. His insight into quasars – the most distant and luminous objects known – has changed the way scientists view the universe. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/this-date-in-science-maartin-schmidt-discovers-first-known-quasar
Continue ReadingAsteroids and comets are generally composed of different stuff. They both orbit our sun, but, for the most part, reside in different parts of our solar system. Yet some rare objects display characteristics of both asteroids and comets. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/whats-the-difference-between-comets-and-asteroids
Continue ReadingA commercial directed by Bryce Dallas Howard for billionaire Jared Isaacman’s Inspiration4 spaceflight on a SpaceX spacecraft will launch during Super Bowl LV. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/super-bowl-2021-spacex-inspiration4-commercial
Continue ReadingNASA selected Firefly Aerospace to deliver 10 scientific experiments and technology demonstrations to the moon in 2023. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-firefly-aerospace-moon-delivery-2023
Continue ReadingNASA has a big year ahead of it: Landing on Mars, further delivering on the promise of commercial flights to the International Space Station, tackling climate change, and much, much more. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-acting-administrator-steve-jurczyk-2021-interview
Continue ReadingChina carried out its fourth orbital space launch on Thursday, sending a large satellite towards geostationary orbit from the hills of Xichang in the southwest of the country. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-long-march-3b-rocket-launches-tjsw-6-satellite
Continue ReadingFortnite, the epic battle royale game, has a new challenge for players to battle the Mandalorian from “Star Wars” to win a Beskar steel umbrella. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/fortnite-mandalorian-bounty-hunter-mode-beskar-umbrella
Continue Reading“The Expanse” authors and TV series producers Daniel Abraham and Ty Franck look back on a triumphant season filled with heartache, haunting memories, and heroes. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/the-expanse-season-5-finale-exclusive-interview
Continue ReadingChina’s Tianwen-1 spacecraft snapped its first image of Mars as the mission makes its final approach; the probe will enter orbit around the Red Planet in less than a week. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-tianwen-1-mission-first-mars-photo
Continue ReadingOne astronomical term which is rarely used anymore is “combust,” which refers to a celestial body that appears to be in such close proximity to the sun that it is impossible to observe. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/february-combustible-planets-outshined-by-sun
Continue ReadingSpaceX will be launching an astrophysics mission for NASA. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-launch-contract-nasa-spherex-mission
Continue ReadingAstronomers have been watching planetary systems form around sun-like stars for decades. And now, new observations with the ALMA telescope reveal the same process playing out around the smallest, but most common, stars in galaxy. Continue reading “Astronomers are now Finding Planetary Disks Around the Smallest, Least Massive Stars” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.
Continue ReadingIn November of 2021, NASA will embark on a new era of space exploration as they make the inaugural launch of the Space Launch System (SLS). When it enters service, this booster will be the most powerful rocket since the Saturn V, which took the Apollo astronauts to the Moon. This is fitting since the SLS will be the rocket returning astronauts to the Moon by 2024 (as part of Project Artemis).
Continue ReadingIt’s relatively rare for a magical object from fantasy stories to have a analog in real life. A truly functional crystal ball (or palantir) would be useful for everything from military operations to checking up on grandma. While nothing exists to be able to observe the mundanities of everyday life, there is something equivalent for extraordinarily far away galaxies: gravitational lenses.
Continue ReadingThere’s nothing like a good old fashioned science fight. When the discovery being challenged is one of the most public and intriguing of the last year, it’s bound to be even more interesting. A team of scientists, led by Andrew Lincowski and Victoria Meadows at the University of Washington (UW), and involving members from a variety of NASA labs and other universities, has challenged the discovery of phosphine in the atmosphere of Venus that was first announced last year.
Continue ReadingFifty years agothis Sunday (February 7, 1971), the crewof Apollo 14left lunar orbit andheaded for home.They watchedthisEarthrise from their command module Kittyhawk.With Earth’s sunlit crescent just peeking over the lunar horizon,the cratered terrain in the foreground is along the lunar farside.Of course, while orbiting the Moon, the crew could watch Earth rise andset, but from the lunar surface the Earth hung stationary in the sky overtheir landing site atFra Mauro Base.
Continue ReadingΔιαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/could-a-human-enter-a-black-hole-to-study-it
Continue ReadingNorthrop Grumman and United Launch Alliance successfully performed a crucial rocket motor test for ULA’s next-generation rocket, Vulcan Centaur, in preparation for a debut launch later this year. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/northrop-grumman-test-fires-vulcan-centaur-rocket-motor
Continue ReadingA speculative hypothesis tries to uncover the world’s oldest story written across the night sky in the Pleiades constellation. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/pleiades-constellation-origin-story
Continue ReadingWhite House press secretary Jen Psaki said Thursday (Feb. 4) that President Joe Biden will carry on the Artemis program to land humans on the moon in the coming years. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/biden-administration-commits-to-artemis-moon-landings
Continue ReadingThe first American woman to launch into space who was not a professional astronaut but a working scientist, Millie Hughes-Fulford, has died at the age of 75. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/astronaut-millie-hughes-fulford-obituary
Continue Reading50 years ago this week, the Apollo 14 crew flew their mission to the Moon. Alan Shepard and Edgar Mitchell were the third pair of astronauts to walk on the lunar surface. They conducted two moonwalks in the Frau Mauro highlands, collecting rocks and setting up science experiments, as well as broadcasting the first color TV images from the Moon.
Continue ReadingMaine-based BluShift Aerospace launches of a unique rocket from a Cold War Air Force base. A small company took a major step towards the reality of a ‘Spaceport Maine’ this past weekend. After several attempts, the Maine-based company BluShift Aerospace successfully launched its first rocket from Loring Commerce Center in Northern Maine this past weekend, with the liftoff of Stardust 1.
Continue ReadingIceberg A-68A, the massive frigid behemoth posing a threat to South Georgia Island, might be breaking into pieces. Satellite images from the European Space Agency showed large cracks forming in the iceberg. Now it appears to breaking apart. Continue reading “It Looks Like Iceberg A-68A is Coming Apart” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.
Continue ReadingMost of the matter of the universe is of a form unknown to physics. While we don’t know what the identity of the dark matter is, a new insight provided by quantum gravity is helping to drastically narrow down its mass. Continue reading “Narrowing Down the Mass of Dark Matter”
Continue ReadingIn 1972, the Space Race officially ended as NASA sent one last crew of astronauts to the surface of the Moon (Apollo 17). This was the brass ring that both the US and the Soviets were reaching for, the “Moonshot” that would determine who had supremacy in space. In the current age of renewed space exploration, the next great leap will clearly involve sending astronauts to Mars.
Continue ReadingThousands more satellites will soon orbit Earth. We need better rules to prevent space crashes. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/satellites-prevent-space-crashes
Continue ReadingΔιαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-starship-sn9-satellite-images
Continue ReadingTackling the climate crisis is one of President Joe Biden’s top priorities, and NASA has created a new role to match. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-appoints-climate-science-advisor-biden-administration
Continue ReadingThe first private Chinese company to reach orbit met with failure Monday (Feb. 1) during its second attempt to go to space. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/chinese-startup-ispace-rocket-launch-failure
Continue ReadingAmazon’s founder and CEO Jeff Bezos announced Tuesday (Feb. 2) that he is stepping down this year to focus on other initiatives, including his spaceflight company Blue Origin. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/jeff-bezos-steps-down-amazon-ceo
Continue ReadingA NASA mathematician whose calculations helped send the first American into orbit is the namesake for a resupply craft that will support the astronauts circling Earth today. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/northrop-grumman-ng15-katherine-johnson
Continue ReadingLegendary Entertainment is set to bring comic-book sci-fi hero Buck Rogers to both the big and small screen. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/buck-rogers-reboot-george-clooney
Continue ReadingSee photo’s of SpaceX’s Starlink missions to deploy thousands of small internet satellites into orbit. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-starlink-satellite-megaconstellation-launch-photos.html
Continue ReadingSpaceX will launch another big batch of its Starlink internet satellites early tomorrow morning (Feb. 5) on a record-tying mission, and you can watch the action live. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-starlink-17-launch-webcast
Continue ReadingThere’s no doubt that the Moon has water on its surface. Orbiters have spotted deposits of ice persisting in the perpetual shadows of polar craters. And recent research shows that water exists in sunlit parts of the Moon, too. Over the years, scientists have presented evidence that the Moon’s water came from comets, from asteroids, from inside the Moon, and even from the Sun.
Continue ReadingFifty years agothis Friday, Apollo 14’s Lunar Module Antares landed on the Moon.Toward the end of the stay astronaut Ed Mitchell snappeda seriesof photos of the lunar surface while looking out a window,assembledinto this detailed mosaic byApollo LunarSurface Journal editor Eric Jones.The view looks across theFra Mauro highlands to the northwestof the landing site after the Apollo 14 astronauts had completedtheir second and finalwalk on the Moon.
Continue Reading“Babylon 5,’ the galaxy’s greatest science fiction television series, receives a long overdue upgrade to HD and is available on Amazon, iTunes and HBO Max. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/babylon-5-remastered-streaming-amazon-itunes-hbo-max
Continue ReadingThe nation’s newest military branch just got a vote of confidence from the Biden administration. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-force-future-biden-white-house
Continue ReadingSpaceX will launch its next batch of Starlink satellites on Thursday (Feb. 4), as part of a potential launch doubleheader that will further expand the company’s satellite-internet fleet. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-starlink-17-18-launch-webcasts
Continue ReadingSpaceX launched 60 Starlink internet satellites early Thursday (Feb. 4) in the first of two near back-to-back launches. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-starlink-18-satellites-launch-rocket-landing
Continue ReadingAn international team of astronomers has discovered a unique 6-star system where eclipses of all 6 stars can be seen from Earth. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/tyc-7037-89-1-sextuplet-system-6-stars-that-eclipse
Continue ReadingMartian landslides might help explain mystery lines seen on the surface of the Red Planet, a new study finds. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-dark-streaks-rsl-landslides
Continue ReadingMighty planets can be whittled down, leaving behind only their rocky cores, becoming nothing bigger than superearths. While astronomers had long suspected that this could happen, a new study reveals that it can occur in as little as a billion years. Continue reading “A new Class of Exoplanets can Shrink, From Subneptunes Into Superearths”
Continue ReadingIt’s hard to make a black hole in the lab. You have to gather up a bunch of mass, squeeze it until it gravitationally collapses on itself, work, work, work. It’s so hard to do that we’ve never done it. We can, however, make a simulated black hole using a tank of water, and it can tell us interesting things about how black holes work.
Continue ReadingAstronomers have been able to measure an extremely faint glow of light within galaxy clusters, and that measurement came with a surprise: it traced the amount of invisible dark matter, something that scientists have been trying to pin down for decades. Continue reading “By Measuring Light From Individual Stars Between Galaxy Clusters, Astronomers Find Clues About Dark Matter”
Continue ReadingThe National Space Society’s Space Settlement 2021 event will stream on Thursday (Feb. 4), with Space.com simulcasting as a media partner. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nss-space-settlement-2021-webcast
Continue ReadingChina is holding a 40-day public vote to help select the name for its Mars rover which is currently closing in on the Red Planet. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-tianwen-1-mars-rover-name-contest
Continue ReadingNASA has put its plan to choose which companies will continue to develop lunar landers for the Artemis program on hold. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-artemis-moon-lander-competition-delay
Continue ReadingFor a limited time only you can grab fantastic deals on annual, quarterly or monthly digital magazine subscriptions Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/your-favorite-magazines-2021.html
Continue ReadingAnother day, another round of testing (and yes, another explosion). Today, on Tuesday, Feb. 2nd, 2021, flight teams at SpaceX’s launch facility near Boca Chica, Texas, conducted a high-altitude test flight with a Starship prototype. Similar to the previous test in December, the SN9 was powered by three Raptor engines, flew to an altitude of 10 km (6.
Continue ReadingAccording to new research that appeared in the scientific journal Nature, the larger of Mars’ two moons (Phobos) has an orbit that takes it through a stream of charged particles (ions) that flow from the Red Planet’s atmosphere. This process has been taking place for billions of years as the planet slowly lost its atmosphere, effectively establishing a record of Martian climate change on Phobos’ surface.
Continue ReadingGravitational wave detectors are limited by fundamental quantum noise – an incessant “hum” that they cannot ever remove. But now physicists have recently improved a technique, called “squeezing”, that can allow the next generation of detectors to double their sensitivity. Continue reading “Physicists Figure out how to Make Gravitational Wave Detectors “Hear” 6x More Universe”
Continue ReadingSupermassive black holes have a complicated lifecycle. Sometimes they’re “on”, blasting out tremendous amounts of energy, and sometimes they’re “off’, where they sleep like dragons in their caves. By comparing the proportion of high-energy to low-energy waves emitted by quasars, astronomers are beginning to pin down how many black holes are sleeping, and when they’re likely to wake back up.
Continue ReadingTelescopes have captured meteoroids hitting the Moon and several spacecraft imaged Comet Shoemaker–Levy 9 smacking into Jupiter in 1994. But impacts as they happen on another rocky world have never been observed. However, the MESSENGER (MErcury Surface, Space ENvironment, GEochemistry and Ranging) mission may have seen an impact take place back in 2013.
Continue ReadingWhat happens when galaxies collide? Well, if any humans are around in about a billion years, they might find out. That’s when our Milky Way galaxy is scheduled to collide with our neighbour the Andromeda galaxy. That event will be an epic, titanic, collision. The supermassive black holes at the center of both galaxies will feast on new material and flare brightly as the collision brings more gas and dust within reach of their overwhelming gravitational pull.
Continue ReadingIt will be Virgin Galactic’s third spaceflight overall and the first to lift off from New Mexico’s Spaceport America, the company’s commercial hub. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/virgin-galactic-next-spaceflight-february-2021
Continue ReadingChina added to its space reconnaissance capabilities with the launch of a trio of satellites from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center last week. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-launches-yaogan-31-02-military-satellites
Continue ReadingNo-one has visited the Moon since 1972. But with the advent of commercial human spaceflight, the urge to return is resurgent and generating a new space race. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-vs-nasa-who-will-get-us-to-the-moon-first
Continue ReadingThe FAA has granted a launch license for Starship SN9’s high-altitude test flight today (Feb. 2) which is designed to take the shiny silver vehicle about 6 miles into the Texas skies. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/starship-sn9-faa-launch-license
Continue ReadingSpaceX’s Starship SN9 rocket launched on a high-altitude test flight but crashed and exploded during a landing attempt in South Texas Tuesday (Feb. 2). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-starship-sn9-test-flight-launch-explosion
Continue ReadingChina’s first Mars exploration mission, Tianwen-1, will arrive in orbit at the Red Planet on Feb. 10, and the rover is scheduled to land in May. See photos of the Tianwen-1 mission here! Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-tianwen-1-mars-mission-photos
Continue ReadingIn just nine months (October 31st, 2021), NASA’s long-awaited James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) will finally be launched to space. Once operational, this next-generation observatory will use its powerful infrared imaging capabilities to study all kinds of cosmological phenomena. It will also be essential to the characterization of extrasolar planets and their atmospheres to see if any are habitable.
Continue ReadingGalaxy mergers are beautiful sights, but ultimately deadly. In the midst of the collision, the combined galaxy will shine brighter than it ever has before. But that glory comes with a price: all those new stars use up all the available fuel, and star formation grinds to a halt. Continue reading “Galaxy Mergers can Boost Star Formation, and it can Also Shut it Down”
Continue ReadingMeteors can be colorful.While the human eye usually cannot discern many colors, cameras often can.Pictured is a Quadrantids meteor captured by camera over Missouri, USA, early this month that was not only impressively bright, but colorful.The radiant grit, likely cast off by asteroid 2003 EH1,blazed a path across Earth’s atmosphere. Colors in meteors usually originate from ionized elements released as the meteor disintegrates, with blue-green typically originating from magnesium, calcium radiating violet, and nickel glowing green.
Continue ReadingSpaceX will launch “the first-ever all-private crewed orbital mission” on a Crew Dragon spacecraft in late 2021. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-unveils-inspiration4-all-private-spaceflight
Continue ReadingAstronomers have developed a new technique to search for exoplanets – by looking for their crushed up bones in the atmospheres of white dwarfs. And it’s working. Continue reading “White Dwarf Atmospheres Might Contain the Pulverized Crusts of Their Dead Planets” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.universetoday.com/149912/white-dwarf-atmospheres-might-contain-the-pulverized-crusts-of-their-dead-planets/
Continue ReadingThe neutrino is a confounding little particle that is believed to have played a major role in the evolution of our Universe. They also possess very little mass, have no charge, and interact with other particles only through the weak nuclear force and gravity. As such, finding evidence of their interactions is extremely difficult and requires advanced facilities that are shielded to prevent interference.
Continue ReadingVenus may not have had Earth-like tectonic plates or volcanism for the last billion years, according to a new study. A deep look at a giant impact crater on Venus suggests the planet hasn’t experienced any tectonic activity in the recent past, and might be covered with a in a single outer plate.
Continue ReadingA new study of data from NASA’s bountiful Cassini mission shows that Titan’s largest methane sea, Kraken Mare, is at least 1,000 feet – 300 meters – deep near its center. That’s plenty of room for a future robotic submarine to explore. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/titans-largest-sea-kraken-mare-is-1000-feet-deep
Continue ReadingThe seven rocky planets orbiting the red dwarf star TRAPPIST-1 have remarkably similar densities, suggesting they likely have similar compositions, too. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/seven-trappist-1-planets-similar-densities
Continue ReadingSee what’s up in the night sky for February 2021, including stargazing events and the moon’s phases, in this Space.com gallery courtesy of Starry Night Software. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/33974-best-night-sky-events.html
Continue ReadingThe mineral likely formed from dust trapped in the ice. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/martian-mineral-in-antarctica.html
Continue ReadingOn Monday (Feb. 1) two NASA astronauts will set out for their second spacewalk together to tackle battery and camera upgrades at the International Space Station. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-station-expedition-64-battery-upgrade-spacewalk-webcast-feb-1-2021
Continue ReadingA new study on the rotation of the universe’s first light could suggest physicists need new rule-breaking subatomic particles Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/big-bang-light-twisted-new-physics
Continue ReadingQuantum entanglement could in theory lead to extremely precise clocks that can hunt for subtle disturbances in space-time. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/quantum-entanglement-atomic-clock
Continue ReadingSpaceX will launch the Crew-2 mission to the International Space Station on a Crew Dragon capsule no earlier than April 20, according to a statement from NASA. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-crew-2-mission-launch-date-april-2020
Continue ReadingExperiments with worms and artificial retinas will ship to space Feb. 20 aboard a Northrop Grumman Cygnus spacecraft. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/northrop-grumman-cygnus-ng-15-launch-date
Continue ReadingVictor and Mike were at it again! Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacewalking-astronauts-upgrade-space-station-battery-upgrade-expedition-64
Continue ReadingHave you ever seen a halo around the Moon? This fairly common sight occurs when high thin clouds containing millions of tiny ice crystals cover much of the sky. Each ice crystal acts like a miniature lens. Because most of the crystals have a similar elongated hexagonal shape, light entering one crystal face and exiting through the opposing face refracts 22 degrees, which corresponds to the radius of the Moon Halo.
Continue ReadingThe low-altitude launch is the world’s first rocket flight from Maine. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/blushift-aerospace-launches-stardust-biofuel-rocket
Continue ReadingWhy is there is a universe at all? The question is a challenging one because it seems perfectly possible that there might have been nothing whatsoever – no Earth, no stars, no galaxies, no universe. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/why-does-universe-exist
Continue ReadingAstronomers announced this month that a new deep-field survey called JADES will be carried out with the James Webb Space Telescope, Hubble’s much-anticipated successor. The Webb is due to launch later this year. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/jades-deep-field-surveys-epoch-of-1st-galaxies
Continue ReadingΔιαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/aliens-suck-black-hole-energy
Continue ReadingThe universe may be filled with “mirror” particles — and these otherwise-undetectable particles could be shrinking the densest stars in the universe, turning them into black holes. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/neutron-evil-twins
Continue ReadingCrewmembers sacrifice everything they can to save their simulated Martian mission at HI-SEAS Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/hi-seas-valoria-1-mars-analog-mission-commander-report-3
Continue ReadingRussia has chosen four new candidates to begin cosmonaut training after an extended one-and-a-half-year selection process. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/roscosmos-selects-new-russian-cosmonauts-2021
Continue ReadingThe small-satellite launch startup bluShift Aerospace will attempt its first Stardust suborbital rocket launch from Maine Sunday (Jan. 31) and you can watch it live here. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/17933-nasa-television-webcasts-live-space-tv.html
Continue ReadingRocks from space hit Earth every day. The larger the rock, though, the less often Earth is struck. Many kilograms of space dust pitter to Earth daily.Larger bits appear initially as a bright meteor. Baseball-sized rocks and ice-ballsstreak through our atmosphere daily,most evaporating quickly to nothing. Significant threats do exist for rocks near 100 meters in diameter, whichstrike the Earth roughly every 1000 years.
Continue ReadingAccording to multiple sources – which includes NASA, the NOAA, the Berkeley Earth research group, and the Met Office Hadley Centre (UK) – global temperatures over the past few years have been some of the hottest on record. This is the direct result of anthropogenic factors like overpopulation, urbanization, deforestation, and increased greenhouse gas emissions (like carbon dioxide and methane).
Continue ReadingOn Monday, February 1, 2 NASA astronauts will perform the 2nd in a pair of International Space Station spacewalks to finish installing a European science platform and complete long-term battery upgrade work. How to watch live. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/watch-iss-spacewalk-feb2021
Continue ReadingStressed out and teased by the weather, the Valoria 1 crew immerses themselves in artistic and imaginative projects. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/hi-seas-valoria-1-mars-analog-mission-commander-report-2
Continue ReadingThough most of those terms are inherited from the U.S. Air Force, there are a few exceptions. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-force-announces-rank-system
Continue ReadingMinimoon SO 2020, a rocket booster that has been orbiting Earth for about 60 years, will drift off forever next month. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/farewell-minimoon-so-2020
Continue ReadingCelestial sights of the southern sky shine above acloudy planet Earth in this gorgeous night sky view.The scene was captured from an airliner’s flight deck at 38,000 feeton a steady westbound ride to Lima, Peru.To producethe sharp airborne astrophotograph,the best of a series of shortexposures were selected and digitally stacked.The broad band of thesouthern Milky Way begins at top left withthe darkCoalsack Nebulaand Southern Cross.
Continue ReadingSpaceX has two Starship vehicles, SN9 and SN10, on the test pad at the same time at its South Texas facility, a first for the company. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-starships-sn9-sn10-on-pad-same-time
Continue ReadingNASA will conduct a second green run hot fire test with its Space Launch System (SLS) megarocket after the first test ended early unexpectedly. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-sls-megarocket-second-hot-fire-test
Continue ReadingZooniverse brings out the best of the internet – it leverages the skills of average people to perform scientific feats that would be impossible otherwise. One of the tasks that a Zooniverse project called Backyard Worlds: Planet 9 has been working on has now resulted in a paper cataloguing 525 brown dwarfs, including 38 never before documented ones.
Continue ReadingWith less than two weeks before the country’s first-ever interplanetary mission slips into orbit around Mars, United Arab Emirates scientists can’t wait for the Hope orbiter’s arrival. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/uae-mars-hope-mission-ready-for-arrival
Continue ReadingAstronomers have long wondered where high-energy cosmic rays come from within our galaxy. And now, new observations reveal an unlikely candidate: an otherwise mundane giant molecular cloud. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/powerful-particle-accelerator-molecular-cloud
Continue ReadingZircon crystals found in stream sediments in Greenland have revealed how the Earth’s crust rapidly grew during peak mantle activity. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/earths-crust-growth-spurt.html
Continue ReadingΔιαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/scientists-solve-climate-mystery-holocene-temperature-conundrum
Continue ReadingThe Doomsday Clock — a hypothetical clock that measures our nearness to utter annihilation, represented by the midnight hour — maintains last year’s time. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/doomsday-clock-2021
Continue ReadingSixteen-year-old Kartik Pinglé and 18-year-old Jasmine Wright helped find four exoplanets circling the sunlike star HD 108236. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/high-schoolers-alien-planet-discovery-tess
Continue ReadingSpaceX is now targeting Monday (Feb. 1) for a highly anticipated test flight that will send its Starship SN9 vehicle about 6.2 miles (10 kilometers) into the South Texas skies. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-starship-sn9-test-flight-feb-1-2021-target
Continue ReadingThe window of opportunity for “Galaxy Quest 2” is fast passing by; a “Picard”-like nostalgia fest would not honor the original. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/galaxy-quest-2-is-a-fabulous-script-tim-allen-says
Continue Reading“Apollo 11: Quarantine,” which opens in select IMAX theaters Jan. 29, tells the story of what the Apollo 11 astronauts went through in their first 21 days back on Earth. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/apollo-11-quarantine-imax-documentary-release
Continue ReadingThe OSIRIS-REx team decided to delay the spacecraft’s departure from asteroid Bennu for two months. The departure window opens in March 2021, and the original plan had OSIRIS-REx setting course for Earth on March 3, to bring home the asteroid samples it collected last October. Now, a revised timeline has the spacecraft leaving Bennu on May 10, 2021.
Continue ReadingOne of the fundamental tenets of physics is that two objects, now matter how different their size, exert a force on each other. In most cases the size makes a big difference, with the larger objects enacting a much greater force on the smaller one. However, over long periods of time, even much smaller objects can have an effect on the larger object in the pair.
Continue ReadingMars is often referred to as “Earth’s Twin” because of the similarities the two planets have. In fact, Mars is ranked as the second most-habitable planet in the Solar System behind Earth. And yet, ongoing studies have revealed that at one time, our two planets had even more in common. In fact, a recent study showed that at one time, the Gale Crater experienced conditions similar to what Iceland experiences today.
Continue Reading200 light-years away from Earth, there’s a K-type main-sequence star named TOI (TESS Object of Interest) 178. When Adrian Leleu, an astrophysicist at the Center for Space and Habitability of the University of Bern, observed it, it appeared to have two planets orbiting it at roughly the same distance. But that turned out to be incorrect.
Continue ReadingOn January 21, light from the Moon near first quarter illuminated theforeground in this snowy mountain and night scene.Known as The Lions, the striking pair of mountain peaks are north ofVancouver,British Colombia, Canada, North America, planet Earth.Poised above the twin summits, left of Deneb alpha star ofthe constellation Cygnus, are emission regionsNGC 7000 and IC 5070.
Continue ReadingIt was serendipity that had scientists already toying with a demonstration of a new planetary radar system just as Earth lost its most powerful such instrument. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/green-bank-observatory-investigating-radar-capacity
Continue ReadingA new U.S. coin honoring Christa McAuliffe, NASA’s first “Teacher in Space,” will help continue her educational mission 35 years after she and her six astronaut crewmates were tragically lost. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/christa-mcauliffe-teacher-in-space-challenger-astronaut-coin-launch
Continue ReadingA mysterious “kick” in the early universe may have produced more matter than antimatter. And that imbalance may have also led to the creation of dark matter, researchers now say. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/dark-matter-birth-explained
Continue ReadingTurns out sungazing is not the only thing NASA’s solar spacecraft do. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/sun-spacecraft-photograph-string-of-planets
Continue ReadingYou couldn’t actually physically pack any more into a single episode than what we see in episode 4 of “The Expanse” season 5. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/the-expanse-season-5-episode-4-recap
Continue ReadingHere is a list of all the full moon names, dates and times in 2021, beginning with the “Wolf Moon” in January, to the “Cold Moon” in December. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/39238-full-moon-names.html
Continue ReadingBig, beautifulspiral galaxy Messier 66lies a mere35 million light-years away.The gorgeous island universe isabout 100 thousand light-years across, similar in size to the Milky Way.This reprocessedHubble Space Telescopeclose-up view spans a region about 30,000light-years wide around the galactic core.It shows the galaxy’s disk dramatically inclined to our line-of-sight.Surrounding its bright core, the likely home of a supermassive black hole,obscuring dust lanes and young, blue star clusters sweepalong spiral armsdotted with the tell-tale glow of pinksh star forming regions.
Continue ReadingAstronomers have discovered a possible newly-born planet forming within its own “whirlpool” of dust and pebbles, in orbit around a young star 330 light-years from Earth. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/star-hd-163296-new-planet-seen-forming-within-whirlpool
Continue ReadingIn November, a new mini-moon began orbiting Earth. NASA later confirmed it’s a lost-and-found 60s-era rocket from the Surveyor 2 moon mission, launched more than 50 years ago. Now the object – SO 2020 – is coming close again for one last time. Here’s how to see it! Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.
Continue ReadingNot all black holes are perfectly sleek and simple, a new study suggests. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/extreme-black-holes-have-hair
Continue ReadingIt was 35 years ago today (Jan. 28) that the most defining accident of NASA happened, when the space shuttle Challenger exploded after launch. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-shuttle-challenger-disaster-35th-anniversary-2021
Continue ReadingThe car-size Perseverance rover, which launched on July 30 of last year, is scheduled to land inside the 28-mile-wide (45 kilometers) Jezero Crater on Feb. 18. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-rover-perseverance-home-stretch-to-landing
Continue ReadingSiriusXM’s newest satellite, SXM-7, has suffered undisclosed failures during in-orbit testing, the company revealed in an SEC filing on Wednesday (Jan. 27). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/sirius-xm-7-satellite-fails-in-orbit
Continue ReadingIn 1995, NASA’s Galileo mission dropped a probe into the atmosphere of Jupiter and found it to be far drier than expected. In 2020, NASA’s follow-up mission Juno explained the mystery: it involves mushballs. Continue reading “Galileo’s Probe Discovered a Mystery at Jupiter, Juno Finally Helped Solve it” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.
Continue ReadingThe Solar Orbiter spacecraft is heading towards the center of the Solar System, with the goal of capturing the closest images ever taken of our Sun. But during its flight, the spacecraft turned back to look towards home. It captured Venus, Earth, and Mars together, as seen from about 155.7 million miles (250.
Continue ReadingEarly planetary migration in the solar system has been long established, and there are myriad theories that have been put forward to explain where the planets were coming from. Theories such as the Grand Tack Hypothesis an the Nice Model show how important that migration is to the current state of our solar system.
Continue ReadingA new process highlights an innovative way to get old glass plates online… and turned up a potential extra-galactic discovery over a century old. You never know what new discoveries might be hiding in old astronomical observations. For almost a hundred years starting in the late 19th century, emulsion-coated dry glass plate photography was the standard of choice used by large astronomical observatories and surveys for documenting and imaging the sky.
Continue ReadingFew events in the astronomy community were received with more fanfare than the first detection of gravitational waves, which took place on September 14th, 2015. Since then, different events have been recorded using the same techniques. Many include data from other observational platforms, as the events that normally create gravitational waves are of interest to almost everyone in the astronomical community.
Continue ReadingCan you picture Jupiter without any observable clouds or haze? It isn’t easy since Jupiter’s latitudinal cloud bands and its Great Red Spot are iconic visual features in our Solar System. Those features are caused by upswelling and descending gas, mostly ammonia. After Saturn’s rings, Jupiter’s cloud forms are probably the most recognizable feature in the Solar System.
Continue ReadingA lot has been said, penned, and documented about the famous experiment known as “Biosphere 2” (B2). For anyone whose formative years coincided with the early 90s, this name probably sounds familiar. Since the project launched in 1991, it has been heavily publicized, criticized, and was even the subject of a documentary – titled “Spaceship Earth” – that premiered in May of 2020.
Continue Reading“Resident Alien,” a new, extraterrestrial murder-mystery series on Syfy, uses humor and gritty intrigue to re-invent a classic sci-fi premise and deliver an easy-to-love show. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/resident-alien-syfy-series-review
Continue ReadingSheridan explains how he landed “Firefly’s” Alan Tudyk for the lead role of Dr. Harry Vanderspeigle and what fans can expect as the premiere season unfolds. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/resident-alien-chris-sheridan-showrunner-interview
Continue ReadingInterstellar war erupts in “Eragon” author Christopher Paolini’s new sci-fi epic, “To Sleep in a Sea Of Stars” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/christopher-paolini-eragon-author-interview-sci-fi
Continue ReadingWhere did the ingredients for life on Earth come from? A team of astronomers has found a crucial new link: the observation of essential “prebiotic” molecules around a still-forming star. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/prebiotic-ingredients-life-found-young-star
Continue ReadingAstrophysicist Joe Pesce is making his return to the Space.com forums after last year’s popular AMAs. This time around, he’ll be on video. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/astrophysicist-joe-pesce-space-questions-video
Continue ReadingEXO-6 comes roaring into the high-end collectibles market with a stunning new 12-inch Data figure as seen in “Star Trek: First Contact.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-trek-first-contact-data-exo-6-figure-first-look
Continue ReadingPeople go to bed later and sleep fewer hours the night before a full moon, and menstrual cycles seem to temporarily synchronize with moon cycles, scientists have found in two new studies. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/full--moon-affects-human-sleep-menstrual-cycle
Continue ReadingTwo spacewalking astronauts faced down and fixed technical glitches during a busy space lab module upgrade Wednesday (Jan. 27) Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-station-astronauts-spacewalk-european-science-platform-jan-27-2021
Continue ReadingThe full moon of January, called the Wolf Moon, will occur on Thursday, Jan. 28, at 2:16 p.m. EST (1916 GMT) Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/35281-january-full-moon.html
Continue ReadingThis Friday (Jan. 29), “Space Chat” will explore space tragedies. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-chat-live-with-spacedotcom.html
Continue ReadingNASA’s six-wheeled Mars rover Perseverancer, which remains on track to touch down on Mars on Feb. 18, has been reproduced by Mattel as a Hot Wheels toy. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-rover-perseverance-hot-wheels-mattel-toy
Continue ReadingThe TRAPPIST-1 system has long be studied by exoplanet hunters due to its unique quantity of planets that happen to also be Earth sized. In a recent paper, a team of scientists led by Eric Agol at the University of Washington, dove into more detail on the density of the seven known planets in the system, and, surprisingly, found that they were all very similar.
Continue ReadingPlanetary nebulae are the most beautiful objects in the night sky. Their gossamer shells of gas are otherworldly and evocative. They captivate the eye, and viewers need no scientific knowledge to get drawn in. How are they created, and why do they look so beautiful? Continue reading “Why do Planetary Nebulae Look the Way They Do?
Continue ReadingThe Sun has a lot of rhythm and goes through different cycles of activity. The most well-known cycle might be the Schwabe cycle, which has an 11-year cadence. But what about cycles with much longer time scales? How can scientists understand them? As it turns out, the Sun has left some hidden clues in tree rings.
Continue ReadingAxions are a hypothetical particle that might explain the existence of dark matter. But it might occasionally interact with normal matter, especially in the cores of stars. A team of physicists have searched for evidence of axions in Betelgeuse and come up with nothing. It doesn’t mean that the axion doesn’t exist, but it does mean that it will be harder to find.
Continue ReadingJust how dark is the universe, anyway? It’s a pretty hard thing to measure when we’re sitting this close to the sun. But NASA’s New Horizons probe is so far away that the images it takes of the distant universe are able to deliver the most accurate measurement ever of the universe’s diffuse background light.
Continue ReadingNovel propulsion systems for CubeSats have been on an innovative tear of late. UT has reported on propulsion systems that use everything from solid iodine to the Earth’s own magnetic field as a way of moving a small spacecraft. Now there is a potential solution using a much more mundane material for a propellant – water.
Continue ReadingBudget constraints are a major consideration for every space program throughout the world. Lately, NASA has taken a particularly bold approach, by not only innovating through novel ideas that could do great science, but innovating with the way they fund those missions. A good example of this innovation is the Astrophysics Pioneers program, which is a NASA fund program targeted at early- to mid-career researchers.
Continue ReadingWould it be surprising to find a rocky planet that dates back to the very early Universe? It should be. The early Universe lacked the heavier elements necessary to form rocky planets. But astronomers have found one, right here in the Milky Way. Continue reading “One of the Oldest Stars in the Galaxy has a Planet.
Continue ReadingThe northern hemisphere of Mars is beginning to thaw from winter. But for the red planet, that doesn’t mean that birds will sing and flowers will bloom. It means that the carbon dioxide will sublimate. It’s still beautiful though. Continue reading “You Know it’s Spring on Mars When the Carbon Dioxide is Starting to Sublimate”
Continue ReadingAxiom Space’s first privately funded trip to the International Space Station will be as notable for who’s not on the crew as for who is. Sorry, Tom Cruise: Your filmed-in-space movie will have to wait. Continue reading “Axiom Space Reveals the Crew for Its First Space Odyssey in 2022 (Sorry, Tom Cruise)”
Continue ReadingHow far do magnetic fields extend up and out of spiral galaxies? For decades astronomers knew only that some spiral galaxies had magnetic fields. However, after NRAO’s Very Large Array (VLA) radio telescope (popularized in the movie Contact) was upgraded in 2011, it was unexpectedly discovered that these fields could extend vertically away from the disk by several thousand light-years.
Continue ReadingA close look at the “stellar stream” known as Theia 456 finds it contains contains 468 stars born at the same time. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/theia-456-stellar-stream-468-stars-born-together
Continue ReadingHere are some of the space missions to keep an eye out for in 2021. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/6-space-missions-2021-artemis-chandrayaa3-jameswebb
Continue ReadingThe surface features of brown dwarfs – objects midway in mass between planets and stars – can’t be seen. But researchers have found a way to reveal Jupiter-like stripes and bands in the atmosphere of the closest brown dwarf, Luhman 16B. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/brown-dwarf-luhman-16b-jupiter-like-stripes
Continue ReadingThis final test of NASA’s SLS megarocket was needed to launch the first uncrewed mission in the Artemis program – Artemis 1 – by the end of 2021. Now the program’s schedule is uncertain. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/nasa-megarocket-sls-tests-core-green-run-hot-fire-test
Continue ReadingSpaceX launched 60 more of its Starlink satellites on January 20, 2021. SpaceX ultimately intends to launch tens of thousands of these satellites, to provide global internet access. Here’s why astronomers are concerned. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/spacexs-1st-starlink-launch-of-2021
Continue ReadingFAST’s 500-meter (1,640-foot) dish makes it the world’s largest single-dish radio observatory. It’s expected to open to international observers in 2021. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/worlds-largest-radio-telescope-china-fast
Continue ReadingThe mission team for NASA’s InSight lander called off its attempts to try to dig deeper into Mars with the heat probe known as “the mole.” Meanwhile, the rest of the mission gained an extension to December 2022. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/nasa-calls-halt-to-attempts-by-insight-mole-to-dig-into-mars
Continue ReadingA commercial nanosat called SpaceTy Beihangkongshi-1 – launched November 2020 – has successfully used an iodine thruster to change its orbit around Earth. This new thruster might help clear space junk by steering small satellites, at the end of their missions, back into Earth’s atmosphere where they’d burn up. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.
Continue ReadingChina’s Chang’e 5 moon mission successfully returned moon rocks to Earth in December 2020 for the first time in 45 years. It’s now headed toward an Earth-sun Lagrange point, with the goal of making sun observations. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/china-change-5-moon-mission-extended-to-l1-sun
Continue ReadingA lunar sample collected during Apollo 17, the final mission to the moon, is now on display in President Biden’s Oval Office. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/moon-rock-in-president-bidens-oval-office
Continue ReadingA new study of the seven Earth-sized exoplanets around TRAPPIST-1 indicate that all 7 planets are extremely similar to each other in makeup, but potentially quite different from Earth. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/7-trappist-1-planets-similar-composition-unlike-earth
Continue ReadingIn the animation in this post, the rhythmic movement of newly discovered planets around the star TOI-178 is represented through a musical harmony, created by attributing a note (in the pentatonic scale) to each of the planets. Hear the music of these planets. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/star-system-tio-178-planets-in-resonance-orbits-cheops
Continue ReadingThis morning – Wednesday, January 27 – 2 NASA astronauts perform the first in a pair of International Space Station spacewalks, to finish installing a European science platform and complete long-term battery upgrade work. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/watch-iss-spacewalk-jan2021
Continue ReadingEarth has had at least 5 major ice ages. Now it appears Mars – the next planet outward from the sun – has undergone anywhere from half a dozen to 20 ice ages in the past several hundred million years. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/new-evidence-for-multiple-ice-ages-on-mars
Continue ReadingCan you name the top 12 brightest objects in the solar system? How many have you seen without the aid of binoculars or a telescope? Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/what-are-the-brightest-objects-in-our-solar-system
Continue ReadingMost stars in the universe today are found in massive galaxies called ellipticals, named for their stretched-out-circle shape. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/galaxies-eject-gas-when-they-merge-preventing-new-stars-forming-new-research
Continue ReadingSpace.com recently talked with Breakthrough Initiatives executive director Pete Worden about a signal coming from the vicinity of Proxima Centauri, and about the search for alien life more generally. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/proxima-centauri-signal-breakthrough-listen-pete-worden-interview
Continue ReadingThe planets around a star called TOI-178 know how to keep a beat — so smoothly, in fact, that scientists were able to discover new alien worlds by deciphering the system’s music. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/six-alien-planets-orbit-strange-harmony-toi-178
Continue ReadingLondon-based Titan Comics dives back into “Blade Runner’s” dystopian world with “Blade Runner: 2029,” a sequel to last year’s “Blade Runner: 2019” series. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/blade-runner-2029-comic-series-preview
Continue ReadingHere’s that time when a SpaceX rocket came home leaning like the Tower of Pisa. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-falcon-9-leaning-booster-photos
Continue ReadingΔιαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/hi-seas-valoria-1-mars-analog-mission-commander-report-1
Continue ReadingBoeing is planning to launch its Starliner astronaut taxi on a second test flight on March 25, company officials announced Monday (Jan. 25). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/boeing-orbital-flight-test-2-march-25-2021
Continue ReadingNASA’s former chief Jim Bridenstine just joined a private equity firm that invests in the aerospace and defense sectors. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-chief-jim-bridenstine-joins-acorn-private-equity-firm
Continue ReadingAxiom Space has unveiled the crew of the first entirely-private orbital space mission, Ax-1, to launch on a SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft this year. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/axiom-space-ax1-spacex-private-crew-announcement
Continue Reading“Resident Alien,” a new comedic drama starring beloved “Firefly” actor Alan Tudyk, premieres on SYFY this Wednesday (Jan. 27). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/resident-alien-alan-tudyk-syfy-premiere-jan-27-2021
Continue ReadingEver ridden a teacup ride at a state fair? If so, you might have a small taste of life in a whirling, twirling sextuply-eclipsing sextuple star system. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/sextuply-eclipsing-sextuple-star-system.html
Continue ReadingNewly published observations from space are showing researchers more about the nature of Earth’s lightning storms, including whimsically named phenomena such as “blue jets” and “elves.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-station-asim-1st-blue-jet-elves-detected
Continue ReadingSpaceX’s latest Starship prototype will take to the skies Wednesday (Jan. 27), if all goes according to plan. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-starship-sn9-test-flight-jan-27-2021
Continue ReadingTwo NASA astronauts will upgrade a crucial International Space Station science module in orbit during a spacewalk today (Jan. 27), and you can watch the whole thing live. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-station-spacewalk-bartolomeo-upgrade-webcast
Continue ReadingThis hazy spiral galaxy is one of the largest in the Virgo cluster — a collection of more than 2,000 galaxies. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/lost-galaxy-nasa-hubble-telescope-image
Continue ReadingNASA’s asteroid-sampling OSIRIS-REx probe will spend a couple of extra months at its target space rock before heading back to Earth. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-osiris-rex-leaving-asteroid-bennu-may
Continue ReadingChina is looking to make full use of its newly-developed capability to launch from sea platforms with at least three such missions planned for 2021. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-planning-sea-launches-2021
Continue ReadingComputers are known for their ability to spot patterns. It’s what they are good at, and over the last 50+ years they have continued to improve. But they only know how to spot patterns if they know where to look for them in data. So sometimes, it falls to a human to truly see a pattern that no one expected to be there.
Continue ReadingRocket fuel is one of the most important components of any maneuverable spacecraft. That is also true for ion thrusters – while they don’t use traditional chemical fuel, they do still need a feed source for their ion engines. Now, a team from ThrustMe, a spinoff of the École Polytechnique and CNRS, has designed a type of ion thruster using a completely novel propellant – iodine.
Continue ReadingHow did this strange-looking galaxy form? Astronomers turn detectives when trying to figure out the cause of unusual jumbles of stars, gas, and dust like NGC 1316.Inspection indicates that NGC 1316 is an enormous elliptical galaxy that somehow includes dark dust lanes usually found in a spiral galaxy. Detailed images taken by the Hubble Space Telescope shows details, however, that help in reconstructing the history of this gigantic tangle.
Continue ReadingThe South African Astronomical Observatory in Cape Town is the oldest permanent observatory in the southern hemisphere: it turned 200 in 2020. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/south-african-astronomy-has-long-history-promising-future
Continue ReadingIt’s hard to care about bootprints sunk in soil 238,900 miles away as humanity suffers the combined burden of an unforgiving virus and a political unease. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/apollo-landers-neil-armstrongs-bootprint-and-other-human-artifacts-on-moon-officially-protected-by-new-us-law
Continue ReadingSpaceX successfully launched an ambitious rideshare mission as one of its veteran rockets hoisted a record 143 small satellites into space before nailing a landing at sea. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-launches-143-satellites-transporter-1-rocket-landing
Continue ReadingAn ongoing investigation of the December collapse of the iconic radio telescope at Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico offers early evidence a manufacturing issue may have contributed to the failure. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/arecibo-telescope-debris-clearing-possible-cause-update
Continue ReadingDancing is a favorite pastime of many couples. Swinging around a dance floor, using the laws of physics to twirl at just the right moment, and hopefully not step on any toes, is an art unto itself. The same laws of physics that govern couples on a dance floor also govern (to some extent) the much larger dance of stellar objects.
Continue ReadingIn the academic literature, review papers are widespread, and can help ground discussion on a specific topic by bringing new researchers up to speed as well as allowing experienced hands to catch up on some topics they might have otherwise missed. Anytime a new one on a topic of space exploration is published, it helps move understanding of the entire discipline forward, even if it might not directly contribute to furthering research itself.
Continue ReadingOver the years, Elon Musk has been rather open about how he (and the company he founded) plan to make space more accessible and allow humanity to become an “interplanetary species.” A key element to this plan is the Starship and Super-Heavy launch system, which will allow for regular trips to the Moon as well as the eventual creation of the first human colony on Mars.
Continue ReadingFifty years ago, English mathematical physicist and Nobel-prize winner Roger Penrose proposed that energy could be extracted from the space around a rotating black hole. Known as the ergosphere, this region lies just outside an event horizon, the boundary within which nothing can escape a black hole’s gravitational pull (even light).
Continue ReadingEight bright stars dominate our current winter sky. Depending on how you look at them, you might see a graceful arc, a hexagon or a giant “G.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/great-hexagon-winter-stars-skywatching-jan-2021
Continue ReadingData from one of Cassini’s last flybys of Titan probed the depths of Kraken Mare to better understand the moon’s alien chemistry. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/saturn-moon-titan-sea-1000-feet-deep
Continue ReadingSpaceX called off the launch of a 143 satellites on a single Falcon 9 rocket due to bad weather at its Florida launch site Saturday (Jan. 23) Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-delays-launch-143-satellites-transporter-1
Continue ReadingAlbert Einstein’s theory of general relativity profoundly changed our thinking about fundamental concepts in physics, such as space and time. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/wormholes-may-be-lurking-in-the-universe-new-studies
Continue ReadingThe Earth’s oceans are notoriously unexplored, and stand as a monument to the difficult of exploring underwater. But they aren’t the only unexplored seas in the solar system. Titan’s vast collection of liquid methane lakes are another challenge facing future solar system explorers. A submarine mission to Saturn’s largest moon has long been under discussion.
Continue ReadingHave you ever seen the Southern Cross?This famous four-star icon is best seen from Earth’s Southern Hemisphere.The featured image was taken last month in Chile and captures the Southern Cross just to the left of erupting Villarrica, one of the most active volcanos in our Solar System. Connecting the reddest Southern Cross star Gacrux through the brightest star Acrux points near the most southern location in the sky: the South Celestial Pole (SCP), around which all southern stars appear to spin as the Earth turns.
Continue ReadingWriter Corrina Bechko and artist Alejandro Aragon fill in the gaps between Season 4 and Season 5 of “The Expanse” with Boom! Studios. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/the-expanse-comic-issue-2-preview
Continue ReadingAfter casually stopping by President Joe Biden’s inauguration on Wednesday (Jan. 20), Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont set out on a tour of the universe — sort of. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/bernie-sanders-inauguration-space-memes
Continue ReadingA new composite image of Jupiter’s atmosphere shows a hot spot glowing brightly in infrared wavelengths. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/hot-spot-in-jupiter-atmosphere
Continue ReadingWho has an even bigger grin than ten years ago? This goofy-looking crater on Mars. Continue reading “The “Happy Face Crater” on Mars Has Been Changing Right Before Our Eyes” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.universetoday.com/149746/the-happy-face-crater-on-mars-has-been-changing-right-before-our-eyes/
Continue ReadingOn Sunday, January 17th, Virgin Orbit conducted the second launch test of its LauncherOne rocket, which the company will use to deploy small satellites to orbit in the coming years. The mission (Launch Demo 2) went smoothly and validated the company’s delivery system, which consists of the rocket air launching from a repurposed 747-400 (named Cosmic Girl).
Continue ReadingAudio narration by the author is available above 10 billion years ago, galaxies of the Universe were ablaze with the light of newly forming stars. This epic phase of history is known as “Cosmic Noon” – the height of all star creation. Galaxies like our Milky Way aren’t creating stars at nearly the rates they were in the ancient past.
Continue ReadingOur universe contains some enormous black holes. The supermassive black hole in the center of our galaxy has a mass of 4 million Suns, but it’s rather small as galactic black holes go. Many galactic black holes have a billion solar masses, and the most massive known black hole is estimated to have a mass of nearly 70 billion Suns.
Continue ReadingSpiral galaxies are one of the most commonly known types of galaxy. Most people think of them as large round disks, and know that our Milky Way is counted among their number. What most people don’t realize is that many spiral galaxies have a type of warping effect that, when you look at them edge on, can make it seem like they are forming a wave.
Continue ReadingJoe Biden was three weeks from taking office as a freshman U.S. senator when the moon rock that is now on display in the White House was collected by astronauts on the lunar surface. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/president-biden-moon-rock-oval-office
Continue ReadingDawn Aerospace has received approval to fly a suborbital space plane from a conventional airport in New Zealand. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/dawn-aerospace-space-plane-new-zealand-airport
Continue ReadingThe Starship SN9 vehicle performed its fifth-ever static fire Friday morning (Jan. 22), gearing up for a high-altitude test flight in the coming days. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-starship-sn9-static-fire-january-22-2021
Continue ReadingIt is one of the more massive galaxies known.A mere 46 million light-years distant, spiral galaxy NGC 2841can be found in the northern constellation ofUrsa Major.This sharp view of the gorgeousisland universeshows off a striking yellow nucleus and galactic disk.Dust lanes, small, pink star-forming regions, and young blue star clustersare embedded in the patchy, tightlywoundspiral arms.
Continue ReadingSpaceX is preparing one of its veteran rockets to launch a stack of small satellites into space on Sunday (Jan. 24). Here’s how to watch. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-transporter-1-satellite-rideshare-launch-webcast
Continue ReadingParticles called axions may be the reason the ‘Magnificent 7’ cluster of neutron stars emits extreme X-rays. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/neutron-star-axion-particles.html
Continue ReadingIn the near future, humanity stands a good chance of expanding its presence beyond Earth. This includes establishing infrastructure in Low Earth Orbit (LEO), on the surface of (and in orbit around) the Moon, and on Mars. This presents numerous challenges, as living in space and on other celestial bodies entails all kinds of potential risks and health hazards – not the least of which are radiation and long-term exposure to low gravity.
Continue ReadingLike Earth, Mars has experienced periods of extreme glaciation or ice sheet coverage, which are known as ice ages. As these ice ages come and go, glaciers expand and contract along the planet’s surface, grinding huge boulders down to smaller rocks. By examining the size of boulders and rocks at specific locations on Mars, we should be able to understand the history of the Martian ice ages.
Continue ReadingA white dwarf isn’t your typical kind of star. While main sequence stars such as our Sun fuse nuclear material in their cores to keep themselves from collapsing under their own weight, white dwarfs use an effect known as quantum degeneracy. The quantum nature of electrons means that no two electrons can have the same quantum state.
Continue ReadingWhile most of us are now more fastidious about keeping our homes and workplaces clean, on board the International Space Station, cleanliness is imperative. Of high importance is anti-bacterial measures, since bacteria tends to build up in the constantly-recycled air inside the ISS. Every Saturday in space is “cleaning day” where surfaces are wiped down, and the astronauts vacuum and collect trash.
Continue ReadingSome of the most stunningly powerful objects in the sky aren’t necessarily the prettiest to look at. But their secrets can allow humanity to glimpse some of the more intricate details of the universe that are exposed in their extreme environs. Any time we find one of these unique objects it’s a cause for celebration, and recently astronomers have found an extremely unique object that is both a magnetar and a pulsar, making it one of only 5 ever found.
Continue ReadingMassive stars in our Milky Way Galaxy live spectacular lives. Collapsing from vast cosmic clouds, their nuclear furnacesignite and create heavy elements in their cores.After a few million years, theenriched material is blastedback into interstellar space where star formation can begin anew.The expanding debris cloud known as Cassiopeia A is an exampleof this final phase of the stellar life cycle.
Continue ReadingThe developers of the popular “Kerbal Space Program” from Private Division and Intercept Games revealed the true nature of their astronauts (Kerbals) in a recent YouTube video. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/kerbal-space-program-2-new-features-video
Continue ReadingElon Musk is putting a big chunk of change into the fight against climate change. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/elon-musk-carbon-capture-prize
Continue ReadingThe Out Astronaut Contest is now accepting submissions until Jan. 31. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/out-astronaut-project-possum-applications
Continue ReadingHow do stars form? We know they form from massive structures called molecular clouds, which themselves form from the Interstellar Medium (ISM). But how and why do certain types of stars form? Why, in some situations, does a star like our Sun form, versus a red dwarf or a blue giant?
Continue ReadingSpace-based internet service is poised to revolutionize the internet and bring high-speed connectivity to countless communities worldwide. Programs like SpaceX’s Starlink paint a picture of a bright future for the citizens of the world. Like many revolutionary technological advances, there is a dark side to Starlink. The constellation of hundreds (and eventually thousands) of satellites reflect light back to the Earth, impinging on the darkness of the skies for professional astronomers and stargazers alike.
Continue ReadingIt’s looking more and more like the future of space exploration could involve drones in a big way. We’ve already seen it here on Earth, where all kinds of flying drones are used by all kinds of people for all kinds of things. Drones are particularly useful in resource development, exploration, imaging, and remote sensing.
Continue ReadingStars snacking on their companions outside the Milky Way have been precisely mapped and measured for the first time. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/symbiotic-stars-eat-each-other-beyond-milky-way
Continue ReadingSpaceX is preparing one of its veteran rockets to launch a stack of small satellites into space on Saturday (Jan. 23). Here’s how to watch. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-transporter-1-satellite-rideshare-launch-webcast
Continue ReadingStudent-led teams aren’t the only ones testing out novel electric propulsion techniques recently. Back in November, a company called Exotrail successfully tested a completely new kind of electric propulsion system in space – a small hall-effect thruster. Continue reading “The First Cubesat With a Hall-Effect Thruster has Gone to Space”
Continue ReadingMessier objects are some of the most imaged objects in the universe. In part that’s because many of them are so visibly appealing. A good example of that is the Whirlpool galaxy, M51, which recently received an even more dramatic visual representation with a new photo released by NASA. In it, the magnetic fields that are holding the galaxy together and tearing it apart at the same time are clearly visible.
Continue ReadingLikely the most well-known result of the Earth’s magnetic field are the Aurora Borealis and Australis (Northern and Southern Lights). When chargers particles from the solar wind run into the Earth’s magnetic field, they can occasionally elicit spectacular light displays. For years now, scientists have thought that the charged particles that cause those displays were sent in equal numbers toward the north and south pole.
Continue ReadingWhat’s better than two gigantic galaxies swirling into one another until they collide? How about three galaxies swirling into one another until they collide – and they all have supermassive black holes at their core to boot! Recently, a team led by Dr. Adi Foord of Stanford combed through data from the WISE mission and the Sloan Digital Sky Survey to search for instances of three galaxies colliding with one another.
Continue ReadingAn expanse of cosmic dust, stars and nebulae alongthe plane of our Milky Way galaxy form a beautiful ring inthis projected all-sky view.The creative panorama covers the entiregalaxy visiblefrom planet Earth,an ambitious 360 degree mosaic that took two years to complete.Northern hemisphere sites in western China and southern hemispheresites in New Zealand were usedto collect the image data.
Continue ReadingThe mission team for NASA’s InSight lander called off its attempts to try to dig deeper into Mars with the heat probe known as “the mole.” Meanwhile, the rest of the mission gained an extension to December 2022. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/nasa-calls-halt-to-attempts-by-insight-mole-to-dig-into-mars
Continue ReadingOne of the three large steel platforms that supported the launch of NASA’s Apollo and space shuttle missions is being demolished — due to a lack of space. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mobile-launch-platform-2-demolition
Continue ReadingThe launch of the Tiantong 1-03 communications satellite on Tuesday (Jan. 19) marked the start of a very busy year in space for China. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-launches-tiantong-1-03-communications-satellite
Continue ReadingLike its parent nation, NASA needs to prioritize bridging divides, the agency’s outgoing chief said. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-chief-jim-bridenstine-unity-space-exploration
Continue ReadingLooking closely at eclipse images, stargazers can spot a newfound Kreutz sungrazer comet that zoomed by the Sun during Chile and Argentina’s solar eclipse. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/new-comet-seen-during-2020-solar-eclipse
Continue ReadingNew data from the Sloan Digital Sky Survey and Europe’s Gaia spacecraft suggest that a brush with another galaxy caused the strange, potato chip-like “warp” in our Milky Way galaxy. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/galaxy-encounter-warped-milky-way
Continue ReadingThe car-size Perseverance rover, the core of NASA’s $2.7 billion Mars 2020 mission, will land Feb. 18, kicking off a new era of Red Planet exploration. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-rover-perseverance-landing-one-month
Continue ReadingAfter NASA’s chief Jim Bridenstine’s resigned yesterday (Jan. 20), President Joe Biden’s administration has appointed Steve Jurczyk to serve as acting administrator. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-acting-administrator-steve-jurczyk
Continue ReadingAstronomers may have captured the first good look at giant flares from the strongest magnets in the universe. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/magnetar-eruptions-sculptor-galaxy
Continue ReadingWater may have recently flowed within meteorites, suggesting the asteroids they broke off from may bear ice, a new study finds. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/meteorites-flow-water-ice-asteroids
Continue ReadingThe uncrewed test flight will launch in March. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/boeing-starliner-software-approved-oft-2-test-flight
Continue ReadingLook up tonight (Jan. 21) to see Uranus and Mars nestled together in the night sky. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/uranus-mars-moon-conjunction-january-2021
Continue ReadingSpaceX is preparing one of its veteran rockets to launch a stack of small satellites into space on Friday (Jan. 22). Here’s how to watch. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-transporter-1-satellite-rideshare-launch-webcast
Continue ReadingThe mission team for NASA’s InSight lander called off its attempts to try to dig deeper into Mars with the heat probe known as “the mole.” Meanwhile, the rest of the mission gained an extension to December 2022. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/nasa-calls-halt-to-attempts-by-insight-mole-to-dig-into-mars
Continue ReadingA new paper proposes building a ‘megasatellite’ of human habitats around the dwarf planet Ceres. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/megasatellite-colony-ceres-oneill-cylinder
Continue ReadingA new space policy highlights the fundamental role of Global Positioning Systems (GPS) in securing the United States’ safety and economic growth. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/trump-space-policy-directive-7-gps-cybersecurity
Continue ReadingA SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched on a record 8th flight to send a new fleet of the company’s Starlink internet satellites into orbit on Wednesday (Jan.20) and then nailed a landing at sea. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-starlink-17-record-rocket-launch-landing-success
Continue ReadingA new set of postage stamps will shine light on a NASA mission exploring our nearest star. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/usps-sun-science-nasa-sdo-stamps
Continue ReadingIn the vein of “go big or go home,” the European Southern Observatory (ESO) has launched a stunning new website to showcase information about — and match the scale of — its Extremely Large Telescope (ELT), the highly anticipated observatory scheduled to have first light in 2025. Continue reading “Here’s the Extremely New Website for the Extremely Large Telescope”
Continue ReadingDiscovering exoplanets is a difficult job. Given the challenges, it’s amazing that we’ve found any at all. But astronomers are clever, so there are currently more than 4,300 confirmed exoplanets. They range from small Mercury-sized worlds to planets larger than Jupiter, but most of them have one thing in common: they orbit close to their home star.
Continue ReadingInterstellardust clouds andglowing nebulaeabound in the fertileconstellation of Orion.One of thebrightest, M78,is centered in this colorful,wide field view,covering an area north ofOrion’s belt.At a distance of about 1,500 light-years, thebluish reflection nebula is around 5 light-years across.Its tint is due to dustpreferentiallyreflecting the blue lightof hot, young stars.Reflection nebula NGC 2071 isjustto the left of M78.
Continue ReadingYou can put yourself on the scene virtually for President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration Wednesday (Jan. 20), thanks to the space-photo app Spelfie. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-selfie-spelfie-president-biden-inauguration
Continue ReadingThis week, NASA revealed that 2020 tied with 2016 as the hottest year on record. So what does this mean for the future of our planet and life on Earth? Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/2020-global-temperature-nasa-climate-change-interview
Continue ReadingApollo 11 astronaut Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin, who landed on the moon over 51 years ago, received his first COVID-19 vaccine yesterday (Jan. 18). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/apollo-astronaut-buzz-aldrin-covid-19-vaccine
Continue ReadingA two-stage Electron booster lifted off from Rocket Lab’s New Zealand launch site today (Jan. 20) at 2:26 a.m. EST (0726 GMT), carrying a single microsatellite to orbit. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/rocket-lab-launches-microsatellite-another-one-leaves-the-crust
Continue ReadingHumanity is barreling toward a “ghastly future” of mass extinctions, health crises and constant climate-induced disruptions to society. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/ghastly-future-global-crises
Continue ReadingA Martian “mole” will stop its valiant attempts to dig on the Red Planet. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-mole-heat-probe-stops-digging-nasa-insight
Continue ReadingStaying afloat in space can be deceptively hard. Just ask the characters from Gravity, or any number of the hundreds of small satellites that fall into the atmosphere in a given year. Any object placed in low Earth orbit (LEO) must constantly fight against the drag caused by the small number of air molecules that make it up to that height.
Continue ReadingDo magnetic fields always flow along spiral arms? Our face-on view of the Whirlpool Galaxy (M51) allows a spectacularly clear view of the spiral wave pattern in a disk-shaped galaxy. When observed with a radio telescope, the magnetic field appears to trace the arms’ curvature. However, with NASA’s flying Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) observatory, the magnetic field at the outer edge of M51’s disk appears to weave across the arms instead.
Continue ReadingSpaceX launched 60 more of its Starlink satellites early Wednesday. SpaceX ultimately intends to launch tens of thousands of these satellites into low-Earth orbit. The goal is global internet access. Here’s how to watch the launch, and why astronomers are concerned. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/spacexs-1st-starlink-launch-of-2021
Continue ReadingHot on the heels of successfully snagging hunks of space rock in October, the scientists behind NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission are contemplating sending the spacecraft to study the asteroid Apophis. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/osiris-rex-asteroid-probe-could-visit-apophis-2029
Continue ReadingNASA’s Parker Solar Probe spacecraft kicked off the new year with another close approach to the sun on Sunday (Jan. 17) as the sun’s activity picks up from a lull when the probe launched. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/parker-solar-probe-approach-sun-cycle-january-2021
Continue ReadingThe core stage of NASA’s giant Space Launch System moon rocket is in good shape despite its early shutdown during a crucial test this past weekend, agency officials said. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-sls-megarocket-engine-test-shutdown-cause
Continue ReadingHave you ever seen the videos of people taking daily selfies of themselves over the course of years or even decades? Now the sun has started it’s own series of pictures – with 366 complete pictures from the year 2020, captured by the European Space Agency’s Proba-2 satellite. Continue reading “This is What the Sun Looked Like for Every Day in 2020”
Continue ReadingThe first launch of 2021 of SpaceX’s controversial Starlink satellites is set for early Wednesday. SpaceX ultimately intends to launch tens of thousands of these satellites into low-Earth orbit. The goal is global internet access. Here’s how to watch the launch, and why astronomers are concerned. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/spacexs-1st-starlink-launch-of-2021
Continue ReadingData from the now-destroyed Arecibo radio telescope has revealed a bizarre new type of hybrid venomous spider star. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/venemous-spider-hybrid-stars-discovered
Continue ReadingSpaceX will launch its first batch of Starlink satellites in 2021 on Tuesday (Jan. 19) to expand the company’s growing megaconstellation and you can watch the action live online. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-starlink-17-satellites-launch-webcast
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Continue ReadingThe haze shrouding Pluto might be made up of ice crystals possessing cyanide hearts, a new study finds. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/pluto-blue-haze-organic-compounds
Continue ReadingIn December of 2020, the world got a bit of a pre-holiday surprise when it was announced that astronomers at the Parkes radio telescope in Australia had detected a “tantalizing” signal coming from Proxima Centauri (the red dwarf companion of the Alpha Centauri system). Afterward, researchers at Breakthrough Listen consulted the data on the signal – Breakthrough Listen Candidate 1 (BLC1) – and noted the same curious features.
Continue ReadingWhy does a cloudy moon sometimes appear colorful?The effect, called a lunar corona, is created by the quantum mechanical diffraction of light around individual, similarly-sized water droplets in an intervening but mostly-transparent cloud.Since light of different colors has different wavelengths, each color diffracts differently.Lunar Coronae are one of the few quantum mechanical color effects that can be easily seen with the unaided eye.
Continue ReadingSpaceX intends to launch tens of thousands of Starlink satellites, with lifespans of around 5 years, into low-Earth orbit. The goal is global internet access. Astronomers are concerned. Here’s how to watch Wednesday’s launch. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/spacexs-1st-starlink-launch-of-2021
Continue ReadingAn “Old Faithful”-like event in space may shed light on the nature of stars nearby supermassive black holes embedded in galaxies. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/old-faithful-galaxy-outbursts-114-days
Continue ReadingVirgin Orbit’s LauncherOne rocket reached orbit today (Jan. 17) on its second test flight — and also successfully deployed 10 satellites. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/virgin-orbit-launches-10-satellites-to-orbit
Continue ReadingA citizen scientist group has created the most complete map to date of brown dwarfs neighboring our solar system. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/citizen-scientists-3d-map-of-brown-dwarfs-sun-neighborhood
Continue ReadingThree years ago, two neutron stars collided in a cataclysmic crash, the first such merger ever observed directly. Naturally, scientists kept their eye on it — and now, something strange is happening. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/neutron-star-crash-still-emitting-x-rays
Continue ReadingApollo 11 astronaut Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin, who landed on the moon over 51 years ago, received his first COVID-19 vaccine yesterday (Jan. 18). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/apollo-astronaut-buzz-aldrin-covid-19-vaccine
Continue ReadingBumblebee gravity could explain dark energy — if it’s proven true. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/bumblebee-gravity-could-explain-dark-energy.html
Continue ReadingΔιαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-clusters-winter-skywatching
Continue ReadingThe small-satellite launch company Rocket Lab called off its first launch of 2021 from New Zealand Saturday (Jan. 16) due to some strange sensor readings ahead of liftoff. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/rocket-lab-another-one-leaves-the-crust-launch-delay
Continue ReadingSurprisingly, the fate of a star is easy to predict. All you need to know is how big it is. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/how-do-stars-die
Continue ReadingSpaceX will launch its first batch of Starlink satellites in 2021 on Tuesday (Jan. 19) to expand the company’s growing megaconstellation and you can watch the action live online. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-starlink-17-satellites-launch-webcast
Continue ReadingMany consider the various rovers we’ve sent to Mars as the next best thing to sending a geologist to the Red Planet. Spirit, Opportunity and Curiosity have carried all the necessary equipment similar to what human geologists use on Earth, and are able to navigate the terrain, “see” the landscape with the various cameras, pick up rock and dust samples with scoops, and then analyze them with various onboard tools and equipment.
Continue ReadingIt’s almost time. Soon the James Webb Space Telescope will be on its way to the Sun/Earth L2 Lagrange point and will begin its at least 5-year science mission. Really, it’s going to happen. Despite several delays since the program began in 1996 and a budget that has exceeded the original by several billion dollars, the launch of the JWST seems close at hand.
Continue ReadingIf human beings intend to become an interplanetary species (or interstellar, for that matter), then we are going to need new propulsion methods that combine a significant level of thrust with fuel-efficiency. One option that NASA has been exploring for decades is spacecraft that rely on nuclear power, which can take the form of nuclear-electric or nuclear-thermal propulsion (NEP/NTP).
Continue ReadingToday, at close to 04:30 PM local time (CST), NASA achieved a major milestone with the development of the Space Launch System (SLS) – the heavy launch system they will use to send astronauts back to the Moon and crewed missions to Mars. As part of a Green Run Hot Fire Test, all four RS-25 engines on the SLS Core Stage were fired at once as part of the first top-to-bottom integrated test of the stage’s systems.
Continue ReadingWhat powers this unusual nebula?CTB-1 is the expanding gas shell that was left when a massive star toward the constellation of Cassiopeia exploded about 10,000 years ago.The star likely detonated when it ran out of elements, near its core, that could create stabilizing pressure with nuclear fusion.The resulting supernova remnant, nicknamed the Medulla Nebula for its brain-like shape, still glows in visible light by the heat generated by its collision with confining interstellar gas.
Continue ReadingSpaceX’s latest Starship prototype needs some maintenance work before it can take to the skies. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-starship-sn9-engine-swap
Continue ReadingSpace shuttles fly to the moon and astronauts take up arms in the new trailer for the second season of “For All Mankind.” The series returns to streaming on Apple TV+ on Feb. 19. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/for-all-mankind-apple-tv-season-2-trailer
Continue ReadingVaonis, a French startup that raised eyebrows in 2018 with its sci-fi robot-looking Stellina smart telescope, has revealed its latest newbie-friendly astrophotography invention. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/vaonis-vespera-smart-telescope
Continue ReadingMarvel Comics relaunches the “Alien” comic book franchise in 2021 with this terrifying tale of a Weyland-Yutani mercenary battling a new breed of xenomorph creature. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/alien-marvel-comics-series-1st-look
Continue ReadingNASA will attempt to fire the engines on its Space Launch System (SLS) megarocket for the first time today and you can watch the fiery action live online. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-sls-megarocket-artemis-1-engine-test-webcast
Continue ReadingNASA fired up the core stage of its massive new megarocket Saturday (Jan. 16) in a critical test that appeared to shut down early. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-sls-megarocket-artemis-1-engine-test-fire
Continue ReadingThe jets emanating fromCentaurus A are over a million light years long.These jets of streamingplasma,expelled by a giant black hole in the center of this spiral galaxy, light up this composite image ofCen A.Exactly how thecentral black holeexpels infalling matter remains unknown.After clearing the galaxy, however,the jets inflate largeradio bubbles that likely glow for millions of years.
Continue ReadingThe year 2020 has tied the record for the hottest year on record, a new NASA study shows. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-confirms-2020-hottest-year-on-record
Continue ReadingThe acclaimed graphic designer and comics creator explores extreme typographic territory in this wild first contact tale. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/rian-hughes-debut-sci-fi-novel-xx
Continue ReadingFormer NASA astronaut William “Bill” Thornton, who used his own inventions to measure and combat the ill-effects of microgravity while on board two space shuttle missions, has died at the age of 91. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/astronaut-william-thornton-obituary
Continue ReadingSpaceX will launch its first batch of Starlink satellites in 2021 on Monday (Jan. 18) to expand the company’s growing megaconstellation and you can watch the action live online. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-starlink-17-satellites-launch-webcast
Continue ReadingThis fantastic skyscapelies near the edgeof NGC 2174 a star formingregion about 6,400 light-years away in the nebula-rich constellationof Orion.It follows mountainous clouds of gas and dust carved bywinds and radiation from the region’snewborn stars, now foundscatteredin open star clusters embedded around the center of NGC 2174,off the top of the frame.
Continue ReadingNASA fired up the core stage of its massive new megarocket Saturday (Jan. 16) in a critical test that appeared to shut down early. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-sls-megarocket-artemis-1-engine-test-fire
Continue ReadingThis shadowy landscapeof majestic mountains and icy plainsstretches toward the horizon on a small, distant world.It was captured from a range of about 18,000 kilometers whenNew Horizonslooked back toward Pluto,15 minutes after the spacecraft’s closest approach on July 14.The dramatic, low-angle, near-twilightscene follows rugged mountains formally known as Norgay Montesfrom foreground left, and Hillary Montes along the horizon,giving way to smooth Sputnik Planum atright.
Continue ReadingThe incoming administration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris may very well make history with their choice to lead the 62-year-old U.S. space agency. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-female-administrator-biden-presidency
Continue ReadingNASA is ready to give missions at Mars and Jupiter a little more time to continue their investigations, although there’s no guarantee they will finish out their extended missions. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-extends-mars-insight-and-jupiter-juno
Continue ReadingThe documentary will be released exclusively in IMAX theaters beginning Jan. 29 in select locations. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/apollo-11-quarantine-documentary-imax
Continue ReadingNASA’s Curiosity rover marked 3,000 Martian days, or “sols,” on the Red Planet Tuesday (Jan. 12), a mere five weeks before NASA’s Perseverance rover is scheduled to touch down. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-rover-curiosity-3000-sols-photo
Continue ReadingRemember the Hubble Deep Field? And its successor the Hubble Ultra Deep Field? We sure do here at Universe Today. How could we forget them? Well, just as the Hubble Space Telescope has successors, so do two of its most famous images. And those successors will come from one of Hubble’s successors, NASA’s Roman Space Telescope.
Continue ReadingGravitational-wave astronomy is still in its infancy. LIGO and other observatories have opened a new window on the universe, but their gravitational view of the cosmos is limited. To widen our view, we have the North American Nanohertz Observatory for Gravitational Waves (NANOGrav). Continue reading “Astronomers see a Hint of the Gravitational Wave Background to the Universe”
Continue ReadingSince the 1960s and 70s, scientists have come to view Mars as something of a “dead planet.” As the first close-up images from orbit and the surface came in, previous speculation about canals, water, and a Martian civilization were dispelled. Subsequent studies also revealed that the geological activity that created features like the Tharsis Mons region (especially Olympus Mons) and Valles Marineris had ceased long ago.
Continue ReadingIt’s always a sad day when a mission comes to an end. And it’s even sadder when the mission never really got going in the first place. That’s where we’re at with NASA’s InSight lander. The entire mission isn’t over, but the so-called Mole, the instrument designed and built by Germany’s DLR, has been pronounced dead.
Continue ReadingThe collapse of the iconic radio telescope at the Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico last month has left astronomers with a host of questions about what went wrong and what comes next. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/arecibo-telescope-loss-underscores-astronomy-conference-aas237
Continue ReadingThe CIA just turned over 2,700 pages of UFO-related material to The Black Vault, a free repository of UFO records online. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/cia-declassified-ufo-archives.html
Continue ReadingIn 2021, atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration will be 50% higher than preindustrial levels, despite reduced emissions during the pandemic and a natural cooling event. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/co2-concentration-rising-past-alarming-threshold.html
Continue ReadingBlue Origin’s New Shepard vehicle just aced another suborbital test flight, keeping it on track to start launching people in the relatively near future. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/blue-origin-new-shepard-ns-14-launch-landing-success
Continue ReadingLess than two weeks after “Star Trek Discovery” wrapped up its third season in January, the new season of “Endlings” — another space series featuring a “Star Trek” star, actor Oyin Oladejo. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-trek-actor-oyin-oladejo-endlings
Continue Reading“It was as if somebody had just created a telescope that was a time machine.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/binary-star-eclipses-shine-tess-archival-data
Continue ReadingThe Brunswick, Maine-based space startup bluShift Aerospace will launch its first Stardust suborbital rocket prototype on Friday (Jan. 15), and you can watch the liftoff live online. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/blushift-stardust-rocket-first-launch-webcast
Continue ReadingBillionaires Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk are usually rivals on the final frontier, but they both have a role to play in MethaneSAT, a privately backed satellite mission aimed at monitoring methane emissions. Last November, the Bezos Earth Fund made a $100 million grant to the Environmental Defense Fund to support the satellite’s completion and launch.
Continue ReadingLike salsa verde on your favorite burrito, a greenauroraslathers up the sky in this 2017 June 25 snapshot from theInternational Space Station.About 400 kilometers (250 miles) above Earth,the orbiting station is itselfwithin the upper realmof the auroral displays.Aurorae have thesignaturecolors of excited molecules and atoms at the low densitiesfound at extreme altitudes.
Continue ReadingBlue Origin will launch its New Shepard rocket and upgraded space capsule from West Texas on Thursday (Jan. 14) at 10:45 a.m. EST (1545 GMT). Watch it live Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/17933-nasa-television-webcasts-live-space-tv.html
Continue ReadingA SpaceX Dragon cargo resupply spacecraft returned to Earth from the International Space Station Wednesday (Jan. 13), splashing down off the coast of Florida for the first time ever. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-upgraded-dragon-crs-21-atlantic-splashdown
Continue ReadingAs our Sun moves along its orbit in the Milky Way, it is gravitationally tugged by nearby stars, nebulae, and other masses. Our galaxy is not a uniform distribution of mass, and our Sun experiences small accelerations in addition to its overall orbital motion. Measuring those small tugs has been nearly impossible, but a new study shows how it can be done.
Continue ReadingA new study suggests that Solar Cycle 25 may be more powerful than previously predicted. It’s the big question in solar astronomy for 2021 and the new decade. Will Solar Cycle 25 wow observers, or be a washout? A new study goes against the consensus, suggesting we may be in for a wild ride… if predictions and analysis of past solar cycle transitions hold true.
Continue ReadingAstronauts and cosmonauts in space have reported spatial disorientation problems, where they find it hard to get a sense of direction, or distinguish between what might be considered “up” or “down.” This is called “Visual Reorientation Illusions” (VRIs) where the spacecraft floors, walls and ceiling surfaces can suddenly exchange subjective identities.
Continue ReadingIn 2012, the Gateway Foundation was founded with the purpose of building the world’s first rotating space station in orbit – known as The Gateway. This is no easy task and must be preceded by establishing the necessary infrastructure in orbit and the creation of a series of smaller structures to test the concept.
Continue ReadingSpaceX’s CRS-21 Cargo Dragon undocked from the International Space Station’s Harmony module on January 12, 2021, succeeding in the world’s first-ever autonomous undocking and testing of several new vehicle upgrades. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/space-x-cargo-dragon-1st-autonomous-undocking-jan-2021
Continue ReadingThe first comet to be found in 2021 – labeled C/2021 A1 (Leonard) – might become the brightest comet of this year! Charts and more info here. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/bright-comet-c-2021-a1-leonard-2021-2022
Continue ReadingAstronomers have a new measurement for the distance of quasar J0313-1806, making it the new record-holder for the most distant quasar known. We’re seeing it just 670 million years after the Big Bang, or more than 13 billion light-years away. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/new-record-most-distant-quasar-black-hole-j0313-1806
Continue ReadingThe landing of NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover next month will make serious waves, some of which may help scientists better understand the Red Planet’s structure. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-mars-rover-perseverance-landing-insight-lander
Continue ReadingNASA plans to test-fire the four main engines of its first SLS heavy-lift booster on Saturday (Jan. 16) at the Stennis Space Center in Mississippi. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-sls-megarocket-ready-hot-fire-engine-test
Continue ReadingThe International Space Station will soon be augmented with six new arrays to power its continued and expanded use. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-station-new-solar-arrays
Continue ReadingScientists have found the most distant quasar yet known — and it’s home to a seriously supermassive black hole. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/most-distant-quasar-discovery-giant-black-hole
Continue ReadingVirgin Orbit’s Launch Demo 2 mission will lift off Sunday (Jan. 17), if all goes according to plan. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/virgin-orbit-first-space-launch-jan-17-2021
Continue ReadingSpaceX has been selected to launch MethaneSAT’s newest methane-tracking satellite in 2022. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/methanesat-picks-spacex-methane-satellite-launch-2022
Continue ReadingWhat if the world were constantly bombarded with space-rock smashups, big enough and frequent enough to shape the course of entire cultures? Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/imaginary-earths-constant-impacts
Continue ReadingScientists were able to measure the orbit of exoplanet GOT ‘EM-1b, a gas giant nearly 1,300 light-years from Earth. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/gas-giant-exoplanet-long-orbit-got-em-1b
Continue ReadingA new generation of the first watch worn on the moon carries on its iconic Apollo-era look while introducing the highest level of precision available from a modern Swiss-made chronograph. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/omega-speedmaster-master-chronometer
Continue ReadingThe veteran “Star Wars” author takes a deep dive into the first season production process of Disney+'s “The Mandalorian” in a beautiful new coffee table gift book Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-wars-art-concept-book-phil-szostak
Continue Reading“Mannequin Skywalker” will fly to space Thursday (Jan. 14) as part of a big test for Blue Origin’s budding human spaceflight program — and you can watch the event live. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/blue-origin-new-shepard-ns-14-launch-webcast
Continue ReadingSpaceX’s newest Starship prototype blazed to life three times today (Jan. 13), apparently keeping the vehicle on track for a high-altitude test flight in the near future. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-starship-sn9-two-static-fire-tests
Continue ReadingWhat are these two giant arches across the sky?Perhaps the more familiar one, on the left, is the central band of our Milky Way Galaxy.This grand disk of stars and nebulas here appears to encircle much of the southern sky.Visible below the stellar arch is the rusty-orange planet Mars and the extended Andromeda galaxy.
Continue ReadingSome of the most tantalizing targets in space exploration are frozen ice worlds. Take Jupiter’s moon Europa for instance. Its warm salty subsurface ocean is buried under a moon-wide sheet of ice. What’s the best way to explore it? Maybe an ice robot could play a role. Continue reading “A Robot Made of Ice Could Adapt and Repair Itself on Other Worlds”
Continue ReadingThe Juno mission to Jupiter has been extended to September 2025 – or however long the spacecraft can keep operating around Jupiter. While Juno has so far focused its attention on the giant planet alone, the mission extension will include observations of Jupiter’s rings and large moons, with targeted observations and close flybys planned of the moons Ganymede, Europa, and Io.
Continue ReadingNew work agrees with older research suggesting the oldest light in the universe – from the most distant galaxy yet known – started its journey toward us 13.77 billion years ago. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/a-new-look-at-the-universes-oldest-light
Continue ReadingAstronomers just confirmed the existence of KOI-5Ab, which was first flagged as a potential planet by NASA’s pioneering Kepler space telescope way back in 2009. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/kepler-space-telescope-2nd-exoplanet-candidate-confirmed
Continue ReadingRocket Lab’s first launch of 2021 will take place this weekend, if all goes according to plan. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/rocket-lab-another-one-leaves-the-crust-microsatellite-launch-date
Continue ReadingIn this exclusive clip from “The Expanse” season 5, episode 7, Naomi tries to sever her son’s misguided loyalty to the Free Navy and his mad terrorist father. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/the-expanse-season-5-episode-7-exclusive-clip
Continue ReadingA SpaceX Dragon cargo ship made its first-ever autonomous undocking from the International Space Station Tuesday (Jan. 12) Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-cargo-dragon-crs-21-first-undocking-success
Continue ReadingA rocky exoplanet known as TOI-561b was found circling one of the oldest stars in our Milky Way galaxy. The exoplanet is about 50% larger than Earth. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/super-earth-exoplanet-old-star-milky-way
Continue ReadingAstronomers may be getting closer to discovering as-yet hidden cosmic secrets, such as the nature of dark matter and the presence of widespread distortions in space-time. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/astronomers-chasing-cosmic-secrets-with-pulsars
Continue ReadingDelays, many related to COVID, have pushed the first flight of the Dream Chaser space plane to 2022. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/sierra-nevada-dream-chaser-delayed-coronavirus
Continue ReadingAbout 21,000 light-years from Earth, far-off in the Milky Way galaxy, astronomers have spotted the fastest-spinning (and possibly the youngest) magnetar ever seen. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/fastest-youngest-magnetar-discovery
Continue ReadingThe new moon of January will occur at 12 a.m. EST (0400 GMT) on Wednesday, Jan. 13. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/17561-new-moon-explained-lunar-phases.html
Continue ReadingThe Sun, as it turns out, is a pretty big deal. The thermonuclear behemoth at the center of the solar system makes up well over 99% of all the mass in the solar system. Despite being the most well-studied star in the universe, there are still many mysteries about its works.
Continue ReadingBrown dwarfs are the weird not-planets but not-stars in the universe, and astronomers have wondered for decades if their atmospheres are striped like Jupiter’s, or splotchy like the sun’s. A team of astronomers based at the University of Arizona used NASA’s TESS Observatory to find the answer: if you saw a brown dwarf for yourself, it would look more like a giant planet than a star.
Continue ReadingThe night sky is filled with stories.Cultures throughout history have projected some of their most enduring legends onto the stars above.Generations of people see these stellar constellations, hear the associated stories, and pass them down.Featured here is the perhaps unfamiliar constellation of the Old Man, long recognized by the Tupi peoples native to regions of South America now known as Brazil.
Continue ReadingSay hello to NGC 6946, otherwise known as the Fireworks Galaxy. This little galaxy is the most prolific producer of supernovae in the known universe, popping off those incredible explosions roughly once a decade. It’s secret? An incredibly high rate of star formation. Continue reading “This is the Fireworks Galaxy. It’s had ten Supernovae in the Last Century Alone”
Continue ReadingSpaceX is getting closer and closer to realizing the design for its Starship and Super Heavy launch system. Once complete, it will be the world’s first fully-reusable launch system and will facilitate trips to Low Earth Orbit (LEO), the Moon, and Mars. Construction began on the system’s booster element (Super Heavy) this past summer and, according to a recent tweet by Musk, will be “caught” by its launch tower.
Continue ReadingAstronomers have obtained one of the best images yet of a brown dwarf, an object in a mass range midway between stars and planets. This brown dwarf – called HD 33632 Ab – lies 86 light-years from our sun. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/new-brown-dwarf-direct-image-hd-33632-ab
Continue ReadingA new “transforming” rover in development at NASA will be able to explore rough terrain unlike any rover before it. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-transforming-rover-planetary-exploration
Continue ReadingWe love watching all the pretty colours of sunsets and sunrises. But why does this happen, when most of the time the sky is just blue? Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/curious-kids-how-does-the-sun-make-such-pretty-colours-at-sunsets-and-sunrises
Continue ReadingThe American Astronomical Society (AAS) is making the most of online opportunities during its 237th meeting, which will fully take place virtually this week due to the coronavirus pandemic. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/super-bowl-of-astronomy-aas237-2021
Continue ReadingPoor weather on Earth forced a SpaceX supply ship to wave off the opportunity to make the company’s first autonomous undocking from the International Space Station on Monday (Jan. 11). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-cargo-dragon-crs-21-splashdown-delayed
Continue ReadingJust a month after returning asteroid samples to Earth, Japan’s Hayabusa2 probe is officially on the move toward another space rock. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/japan-hayabusa2-asteroid-probe-extended-mission
Continue ReadingKerbonauts will need to wait a year longer to fly their newest missions in “Kerbal Space Program 2,” which is now set to launch in 2022. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/kerbal-space-program-2-delayed-to-2022
Continue ReadingAvasarala faces opposition, Naomi confronts her son and Drummer deals with her grief in episode 5 of the “The Expanse” season 3. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/the-expanse-season-5-episode-3-recap
Continue ReadingSpecial relativity is one of the most strongly validated theories humanity has ever devised. It is central to everything from space travel and GPS to our electrical power grid. Central to relativity is the fact that the speed of light in a vacuum is an absolute constant. The problem is, that fact has never been proven.
Continue ReadingOn Jan. 10, 1946, the U.S. army bounced radar signals off of Earth’s moon for the first time ever. See how it happened in our “On This Day In Space” series! Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/39251-on-this-day-in-space.html
Continue ReadingA polar vortex disruption may cause snowy, cold weather in about two weeks. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/polar-vortex-disruption-snowy-weather
Continue ReadingMercury, Jupiter and Saturn will form a tight triangle in the sky this Sunday during a rare ‘triple conjunction’ event. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/triple-conjunction-mercury-jupiter-saturn-jan-10-2021
Continue ReadingLike a teetering top, Mars refuses to rotate on a straight axis. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-chandler-wobble
Continue ReadingIn the center of nearby star-forming region lies a huge cluster containing some of the largest, hottest, and most massive stars known.These stars, known collectively asstar cluster R136,part of the Tarantula Nebula, were captured in the featured image invisible light in 2009 through the Hubble Space Telescope.Gas and dust clouds in theTarantula Nebula, have been sculpted into elongated shapes by powerfulwinds andultraviolet radiationfrom these hot cluster stars.
Continue ReadingIf humans plan to go to live and work beyond Earth someday, they will need technologies that allow for sustainable living in alien environments. This is especially true of Mars, which is extremely cold, dry, and subject to more radiation than we are used to. On top of that, it also takes six to nine months to send spacecraft there, and that’s every two years when Earth and Mars are closest to each other in their orbits.
Continue ReadingTo commemorate their greatest accomplishment to date with the Starship, SpaceX has released a recap video of the SN8 high-altitude flight. This was the 12.5 km hop test that took place on December 9th, 2020, which saw the SN8 prototype ascend to an altitude of 12.5 km (7.8 mi), conduct a “belly-flop” maneuver, and return to the launch pad.
Continue Reading“Space Sweepers,” a South Korean science fiction film about space junk salvage crews, launches on Netflix on Feb. 5. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-sweepers-film-netflix-trailer
Continue ReadingA range of “Star Wars” stories from a galaxy far, far away landed recently in the epic building game, Minecraft— including some with Baby Yoda. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/minecraft-star-wars-video-game-dlc
Continue ReadingThe Amos Burton backstory is enthralling and leaves you wanting more. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/the-expanse-season-5-episode-2-recap
Continue ReadingHarvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb has reignited a debate about whether alien life can explain an object that visited the solar system in 2017 in a scathing new book. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/avi-loeb-alien-technology-has-visited
Continue ReadingLike Earth’s moon,Saturn’s largest moon Titanis locked in synchronous rotation.This mosaicof images recorded by the Cassini spacecraft in May of 2012shows its anti-Saturn side, the sidealways facing away from theringed gas giant.The only moon in the solar system with a dense atmosphere,Titan is the onlysolar system world besides Earth known tohave standing bodies of liquid on its surface and an earthlikecycle of liquid rain and evaporation.
Continue ReadingRed dwarf stars are the most common kind of star in our neighbourhood, and probably in the Milky Way. Because of that, many of the Earth-like and potentially life-supporting exoplanets we’ve detected are in orbit around red dwarfs. The problem is that red dwarfs can exhibit intense flaring behaviour, much more energetic than our relatively placid Sun.
Continue ReadingThis is an image of some of the islands that make up the nation of Cape Verde. While most in that group of ten islands are flat, some are very tall: Fogo, Santa Antão, and São Nicolau. Those three stand well above their compatriots, with Fogo reaching an altitude of 2,829 metres (9,281 feet).
Continue ReadingSee a whole year of sun images, an image a day for 2020, taken by ESA’s Proba-2 satellite. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/sun-in-2020-movie-images
Continue ReadingScientists have taken a fresh look at the observable (expanding) universe and have estimated that it is 13.77 billion years old (plus or minus 40 million years). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/universe-age-14-billion-years-old
Continue ReadingSatellites are helping to reduce deforestation across Africa. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/satellites-decreasing-deforestation-africa
Continue ReadingPhotos from NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope show the Stingray nebula fading at an unprecedented rate. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/stingray-nebula-fading-fast-hubble-photos
Continue ReadingHow will future astronauts get back home to Earth from Mars? According to a new study, they could make rocket fuel from the methane that’s already on the Red Planet. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/future-astronauts-methane-rocket-fuel-mars
Continue ReadingScientists have uncovered new details about the mysterious origin of seismic activity on the sun during solar flares. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/sunquakes-triggered-beneath-sun-surface
Continue ReadingA spectacular gathering of bright planets will be the chief celestial attraction in the evening sky this weekend as Jupiter, Saturn and Mercury appear to crowd into tight quarters. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/jupiter-saturn-mercury-triple-conjunction-approach-january-2021
Continue ReadingBarred spiral galaxy NGC 1365 is truly a majesticisland universe some 200,000light-years across.Located a mere 60 million light-years away toward the chemicalconstellationFornax,NGC 1365 is adominant member of the well-studiedFornaxCluster of galaxies.This impressivelysharp color imageshows the intense, reddish star forming regions near theends of central bar and along the spiral arms,with details of the obscuring dust lanes cuttingacross the galaxy’s bright core.
Continue ReadingSpaceX kicked off what is expected to be another launch-packed year by delivering a Turkish communications satellite to orbit tonight (Jan. 7). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-falcon-9-rocket-turksat-5a-launch-success
Continue ReadingThe oldest light in the universe is that of the cosmic microwave background (CMB). This light was formed when the dense matter at the beginning of the universe finally cooled enough to become transparent. It has traveled for billions of years to reach us, stretched from a bright orange glow to cool, invisible microwaves.
Continue ReadingWelcome back to our Fermi Paradox series, where we take a look at possible resolutions to Enrico Fermi’s famous question, “Where Is Everybody?” Today, we examine the possibility that Earth hasn’t been visited by aliens because interstellar travel is not very practical! In 1950, Italian-American physicist Enrico Fermi sat down to lunch with some of his colleagues at the Los Alamos National Laboratory, where he had worked five years prior as part of the Manhattan Project.
Continue ReadingSolar Cycle 25 is here, and that means – in the years ahead – more solar flares and more coronal mass ejections, or CMEs. People sometimes use the words interchangeably, but they’re not the same thing. Here’s the difference. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/is-a-solar-flare-the-same-thing-as-a-cme
Continue ReadingMars’ Valles Marineris is nearly 10 times as long as the Grand Canyon and three times as deep, but nobody knows how it formed. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-deepest-canyon-in-solar-system
Continue ReadingAccording to a recent report, there have been no signs of supersymmetry, and the theory is looking a little shaky. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/no-signs-supersymmetry-large-hadron-collider
Continue ReadingA new study shows that due to pollution already released, Earth will eventually blow past Paris goals. But that doesn’t mean all is lost. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/already-too-late-to-meet-paris-agreement-climate-goals
Continue ReadingNASA says it’s ready to proceed with the next stage of testing the megarocket that will send the uncrewed Artemis 1 mission to the moon in November. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-sls-megarocket-engine-hot-fire-test-january-2021
Continue ReadingLooking for your first telescope but unsure where to start? Space.com has made the search easier with our top pick of great reflectors, refractors and computerized telescopes Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/31229-best-beginner-telescopes.html
Continue ReadingThe Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has revealed plans to develop reusable rocket-launch technology this decade, according to a report by SpaceNews. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/india-plans-reusable-rockets-for-2020s
Continue ReadingLiftoff of Turksat 5A is set for Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-turksat-5a-launch-webcast
Continue ReadingIt could mean a “negative” leap second. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/earth-spinning-faster-negative-leap-second.html
Continue ReadingWhatever your budget, experience in astronomy or targets that interest you most, there’s a great telescope out there just for you — we’ve rounded up the very best Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/15693-telescopes-beginners-telescope-reviews-buying-guide.html
Continue ReadingThe Tianhe module will lift off atop a Long March 5B rocket a few months from now, if all goes according to plan. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-space-station-core-module-launch-spring-2021
Continue ReadingScientists are equipping four-legged, animal-mimicking robots with artificial intelligence (AI) and an array of sensing equipment to help the bots autonomously navigate the Red Planet. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/ai-mars-robot-dogs-agu
Continue ReadingElon Musk just became the world’s richest person, nudging fellow space tycoon Jeff Bezos from the top spot. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/elon-musk-richest-person-world
Continue ReadingThe whole third season of “Star Trek: Discovery” on CBS All Access feels like a different team wrote each episode and weren’t allowed to talk to each other. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-trek-discovery-season-3-episode-13-recap
Continue ReadingLooking at the night sky can be an inspiring moment for youngsters, and the right telescope can drive an interest in skywatching for a lifetime Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/29798-best-telescopes-for-kids.html
Continue ReadingAlong a narrow pathcrossing southern South America through Chileand Argentina, the final New Moon of 2020moved in front of the Sun on December 14 in the year’s onlytotal solar eclipse.Within about 2 days of perigee, the closest point in its ellipticalorbit, the New Moon’s surface is faintlylit by earthshinein this dramatic composite view.
Continue ReadingThe madness that swept over Capitol Hill on Wednesday afternoon (Jan. 6) drew widespread condemnation, including from some folks who have seen Earth from a perspective-enhancing remove. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mark-kelly-astronauts-condemn-storming-capitol
Continue ReadingFor years, SpaceX founder Elon Musk has talked about what he will do once his company’s super heavy-lift launch system is finally ready to go! While tidbits of information were shared between 2011 and 2015, it was not until September of 2017 that Musk began to share detailed plans for this system.
Continue ReadingOur galaxy hosts supernovae explosions a few times every century, and yet it’s been hundreds of years since the last observable one. New research explains why: it’s a combination of dust, distance, and dumb luck. Continue reading “There Should be a few Supernovae in the Milky Way Every Century, but we’ve Only Seen 5 in the Last 1000 Years.
Continue ReadingSN9’s engines burned briefly today (Jan. 6) during a static-fire test at SpaceX’s South Texas facilities, near the Gulf Coast village of Boca Chica. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-starship-sn9-first-static-fire
Continue ReadingMultiple people saw a strange blue light whiz over Oahu, Hawaii. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/blue-ufo-over-hawaii
Continue ReadingA Cygnus cargo ship left the International Space Station Wednesday (Jan. 5) on a new mission to test 5G tech and spark fires in orbit. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/cygnus-cargo-ship-ng-14-leaves-space-station
Continue ReadingWhat a proposed wooden satellite could (and could not) accomplish. A strange satellite proposal made at the end of 2020 by a Japanese company had many space pundits scratching their heads into 2021. The proposal came out of Kyoto University in partnership with Sumitomo Forestry in Japan, though most of the information on the project comes from a BBC post quoting Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut and Kyoto University professor Takao Doi, who flew aboard the U.
Continue ReadingVirgin Orbit is targeting Sunday (Jan. 10) for Launch Demo 2, its second attempt to send its LauncherOne rocket to Earth orbit. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/virgin-orbit-launch-attempt-january-10-2020
Continue ReadingOur recommended binoculars for touring the night sky and watching wildlife in action Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/26021-best-binoculars.html
Continue ReadingA new study from Northwestern University shows that solar flares – space weather – might not always be as dangerous for life on exoplanets as typically thought. In fact, it might even help astronomers discover alien life on distant worlds. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/hostile-space-weather-might-not-be-all-bad-for-exoplanet-life
Continue ReadingNew research proposes that the first black holes came from clumps of gravitinos, exotic, hypothetical particles that managed to survive the first chaotic years of the Big Bang. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/primordial-black-holes-giant-gravitinos
Continue ReadingChina’s Yutu 2 rover just turned two years old, and NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter has kept a sharp eye on its movements during its mission on the moon. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-chang-e-4-moon-rover-2-years-old
Continue ReadingWhy are these sand dunes on Mars striped? No one is sure. The featured image shows striped dunes in Kunowsky Crater on Mars, photographed recently with the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter’s HiRISE Camera. Many Martian dunes are known to be covered unevenly with carbon dioxide (dry ice) frost, creating patterns of light and dark areas.
Continue ReadingAsteroid 2001 FO32 will be sweeping past Earth at such a fast pace that, when it’s closest, observers using telescopes might be able to detect its motion – its drift in front of the stars – in real time. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/asteroid-2001-fo32-big-fast-pass-near-earth-2021
Continue ReadingCheck out this image of asteroid 1998 KY26 from the Subaru Telescope. It’s not exactly beautiful, but it’s not intended to be. The compelling thing about this image isn’t its attractiveness, it’s the context. This small asteroid is the next target for Japan’s Hayabusa2 spacecraft. Continue reading “Here’s the Asteroid Hayabusa2 is Going to be Visiting Next”
Continue ReadingA Northrop Grumman Cygnus cargo spacecraft will depart the International Space Station on Wednesday (Jan. 6), and you can watch it live here. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/17933-nasa-television-webcasts-live-space-tv.html
Continue ReadingThe massive galaxy cluster Abell 2261 should have a supermassive black hole in its center. But it doesn’t. Astronomers have looked everywhere – even between the couch cushions. What’s going on? Continue reading “Missing: Supermassive Black Hole With up to 100 BILLION Times the Mass of the Sun” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.
Continue ReadingSince time immemorial, philosophers and scholars have contemplated the beginning of time and even tried to determine when all things began. It’s only been in the age of modern astronomy that we’ve come close to answering that question with a fair degree of certainty. According to the most widely-accepted cosmological models, the Universe began with the Bang Bang roughly 13.
Continue ReadingChina’s Tianwen-1 Mars orbiter and rover are speeding toward the Red Planet and preparing to arrive on Feb. 10, according to the China National Space Administration. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-tianwen-1-mars-orbit-insertion-february-2021
Continue ReadingCheck out these vintage vehicle concepts designed specifically for “The High Republic” crossover event, launching in January. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-wars-high-republic-spaceships
Continue ReadingChina’s Chang’e-5 lunar lander retrieved about 1.7 kilograms (3.81 pounds) of samples from the Moon, according to the China National Space Administration (CNSA). The Chang’e-5 sample return capsule landed in China’s Inner Mongolia region on December 16, 2020, successfully capping a 23-day odyssey that brought back the first lunar rocks since 1976.
Continue ReadingWhen NASA’s Voyager spacecraft visited Saturn’s moon Enceladus, they found a body with young, reflective, icy surface features. Some parts of the surface were older and marked with craters, but the rest had clearly been resurfaced. It was clear evidence that Enceladus was geologically active. The moon is also close to Saturn’s E-ring, and scientists think Enceladus might be the source of the material in that ring, further indicating geological activity.
Continue ReadingSpace.com caught up with NASA Planetary Defense Officer Lindley Johnson to discuss recent events and what’s on the planetary-defense agenda in the coming year. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/defending-earth-asteroids-nasa-lindley-johnson-interview
Continue ReadingFive “Star Wars” authors share thoughts on this dream team of elite writers delivering new Jedi tales for “The High Republic” books and comics coming in 2021. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-wars-the-high-republic-jedi-books-exclusive-interview
Continue ReadingResearchers have been busily building a prototype of a 33-pound (15 kg) lunar mini-robot, set to be the key instrument in a future mission aimed at capturing high-definition images of moon pits. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/meet-pitranger-a-tiny-rover-to-probe-lunar-underworld
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Continue ReadingCongress wants a report investigating the December collapse of the iconic radio telescope at Arecibo Observatory by late February. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/arecibo-observatory-congress-report-puerto-rico-funding.html
Continue ReadingClaudia Gray and Eric Zawadzki bring Superman’s home planet to life in an explosive new YA trilogy set on the legendary world Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/superman-house-of-el-book-one-comic
Continue ReadingWhat is the Small Magellanic Cloud?It has turned out to be a galaxy. People who have wondered about this little fuzzy patch in the southern sky included Portuguese navigatorFerdinand Magellan and his crew, who had plentyof time to study the unfamiliar night sky of the south during thefirst circumnavigation of planet Earth in the early 1500s.
Continue ReadingSpaceX wants to bring Super Heavy, the giant first stage of the two-stage Starship system, down directly on the launch stand shortly after liftoff. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-starship-super-heavy-landing-plans
Continue ReadingWithin our galaxy, there are thousands of stars that orbit the center of the Milky Way at high velocities. On occasion, some of them pick up so much speed that they break free of our galaxy and become intergalactic objects. Because of the extreme dynamical and astrophysical processes involved, astronomers are most interested in studying these stars – especially those that are able to achieve escape velocity and leave our galaxy.
Continue ReadingYou could be the next crew member on the International Space Station with the VR app “Space Explorers: The ISS Experience.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-explorers-iss-experience-vr
Continue ReadingThe White House has laid out a plan for overhauling the federal government’s planetary-protection rules, which work to prevent contamination between Earth and other potentially habitable worlds. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/white-house-unveils-planetary-protection-plan
Continue ReadingYou probably learned this at school. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/what-color-sun
Continue ReadingA team of physicists recently used a string-theory technique to reveal that we’re on the cusp of detecting phase transitions in the early universe through their gravitational wave signature. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/early-universe-holographic-phase-transition-gravitational-waves
Continue ReadingIt’s easy enough to say what a star is: one of those bright pointy things that twinkle in the night sky. But the actual definition of a star is as rich and colorful as the stars themselves. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/what-is-a-star-main-sequence
Continue ReadingA massive jet launched from our galaxy’s supermassive black hole may have destroyed any red giant stars that wandered into its path, a new study suggests. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/milky-way-supermassive-black-hole-kill-red-giants
Continue ReadingWhat if there is more than one cosmological agent for dark energy? This mixture would have strange effects in our universe, making it potentially detectable with upcoming surveys. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/multiple-dark-energies-universe-string-theory
Continue ReadingIf you’re feeling lonely, take solace in remembering that there are countless tiny living things floating tens of thousands of feet above your head. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/earths-atmosphere-and-potential-for-life-on-venus
Continue ReadingMeasuring the expansion of the universe is hard. For one thing, because the universe is expanding, the scale of your distance measurements affects the scale of the expansion. And since light from distant galaxies takes time to reach us, you can’t measure what the universe is, but rather what it was.
Continue ReadingIf you look up in the southern sky you can see the “pointer” stars, pointing towards the Southern Cross. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/bad-space-weather-may-make-life-impossible-near-proxima-centauri
Continue ReadingCan we harness natural and human-made carbon traps to help us slow climate change? Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/can-carbon-removal-slow-climate-change.html
Continue ReadingIn 2019, US President Donald Trump declared “space is the new war-fighting domain”. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/war-in-space-would-be-a-catastrophe
Continue ReadingNASA’s new data sonification project turns the universe’s most extreme phenomena into sounds. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-data-sonification-supernova-dark-matter
Continue ReadingCharles “Chuck” Yeager, who has died aged 97, epitomised the movie test pilot of the 1940s and 1950s. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/chuck-yeager-was-a-hollywood-idea-of-a-brave-test-pilot-
Continue ReadingAll of the other aurora watchers had gone home.By 3:30 am in Iceland, on a quiet September night, much of that night’s auroras had died down.Suddenly, unexpectedly, a new burst of particles streamed down from space, lighting up the Earth’s atmosphere once again.This time, surprisingly, pareidoliacally, the night lit up with an amazing shape reminiscent of a giant phoenix.
Continue ReadingIn October of 2018, the Trump administration announced the creation of the U.S. Space Force (USSF), previously known as the U.S. Air Force Space Command (AFSPC). The decision was formalized on December 20th, 2019, with the signing of the National Defense Authorization Act for 2020 (NDAA 2020). Since then, the USSF has taken steps to establish all the particulars of an independent service branch.
Continue ReadingThe supermassive black hole hiding in the center of our galaxy is much closer to Earth, about 2,000 light-years closer, than scientists thought. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/milky-way-black-hole-closer-to-earth
Continue ReadingIf there are other intelligent civilizations in the Milky Way, they are probably much closer than we are to the galactic center, and fairly young. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/milky-way-alien-life-map
Continue ReadingIn the mid 19th century, one of the first photographic technologies usedto record the lunar surface was thewet-plate collodionprocess, notably employed by British astronomerWarren De la Rue.To capture an image, a thick, transparent mixture wasused to coat a glass plate, sensitized with silvernitrate, exposed at the telescope, and then developedto create a negative image on the plate.
Continue ReadingIn a dark sky, you might see 25 meteors per hour at the Quadrantid’s peak. But moonlight is sure to mar this year’s production. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/everything-you-need-to-know-quadrantid-meteor-shower
Continue ReadingA fireball hurtled across the sky on December 5th – the sample return capsule from the Hayabusa2 asteroid mission by JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency). The capsule landed in Woomera, a remote location in the Australian Outback. Earlier this month, the capsule’s sample containers revealed fine grain topsoil from asteroid 162173 Ryugu.
Continue ReadingThe Quadrantid meteor shower of 2021 peaks overnight on Jan. 2 and 3, but the bright moon will spoil the view. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/quadrantid-meteor-shower-2021-peaking-now
Continue ReadingThe 2021 Quadrantid meteor shower will peak overnight on Jan. 2-3, and the moon will be favorable to see the faint display of “shooting stars.” Here’s our guide. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/35142-quadrantid-meteor-shower-guide.html
Continue ReadingExperts say we need to improve our patchy knowledge of subsea permafrost. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/subsea-permafrost-greenhouse-gas
Continue ReadingThe big galaxy at the core of the cluster Abell 2261 should harbor a supermassive black hole that weighs as much as 3 billion to 100 billion suns. But astronomers can’t find it. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/abell-2261-supermassive-black-hole-missing
Continue ReadingSee what’s up in the night sky for January 2021, including stargazing events and the moon’s phases, in this Space.com gallery courtesy of Starry Night Software. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/33974-best-night-sky-events.html
Continue ReadingAstronauts in space found a way to ring in 2021 on New Year’s Eve in their own way: a ball drop in zero gravity. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/astronauts-ring-in-2021-new-year-zero-gravity-ball-drop
Continue ReadingGiuseppe Piazzi discovered the asteroid Ceres – now considered a dwarf planet – on January 1, 1801. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/jan-1-1801-discovery-of-ceres
Continue ReadingThe South Celestial Poleis easy to spot in star trail images of the southern sky.The extension of Earth’s axis of rotation to the south, it’sat the center of all the southern star trail arcs.In this starry panoramastreching about 60 degrees across deep southern skiesthe South Celestial Pole is somewhere near the middle though,flanked by bright galaxies and southern celestial gems.
Continue ReadingThis past summer, NASA’s Perseverance rover launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida. On February 18th, 2021, it will arrive on Mars and join in the search for evidence for past (and maybe even present) life. A particularly exciting aspect of this mission is the Mars Sample Return (MSR), a multi-mission effort that will send samples of Mars back to Earth for analysis.
Continue ReadingEpisode 12 of “Star Trek: Discovery” season 3 has as many brilliant, original ideas as it does ones pinched from other property. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-trek-discovery-season-3-episode-12
Continue ReadingSyfy’s new sci-fi series stars Alan Tudyk as a creature from another world stuck on Earth and posing as a hometown doctor who gets embroiled in a local murder mystery. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/syfy-resident-alien-alan-tudyk-first-trailer
Continue ReadingWe check the best online retailers for discounts on a daily basis to find you the perfect offer on Vixen products — finding your next binoculars or telescope has never been easier Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/vixen-deals-telescopes-binoculars
Continue ReadingInspire others to look up by giving the gift of a telescope or astronomy binoculars. We’ve rounded up some of the best deals Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/38901-celestron-deals-telescopes-binoculars.html
Continue ReadingIn many ways, Mars is the planet that is most similar to the Earth. The red world has polar ice caps, a nearly 24-hour rotation period (about 24 hours and 37 minutes), mountains, plains, dust storms, volcanoes, a population of robots, many of which are old and no longer work, and even a Grand Canyon of sorts.
Continue ReadingFrom Mars to asteroids, robots, humans and much more, we’ll see space exploration continue to expand across the solar system. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-missions-to-watch-in-2021
Continue ReadingThere’s a giant asteroid somewhere out there in the solar system, and it hurled a big rock at Earth that left behind meteorites unlike any scientists had ever seen. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mysterious-giant-asteroid-evidence
Continue ReadingHere, we take a look at some of the most spectacular black hole findings of 2020. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/best-black-hole-discoveries-2020.html
Continue ReadingA photographer filmed the “Great Conjunction” of Jupiter and Saturn as the heavenly bodies passed by Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/great-conjunction-burj-khalifa
Continue ReadingFamiliar starsof a northern winter’s night shine in this nightskyview, taken near Zhangye, Gansu, China and theborder with Inner Mongolia.During the early hours of December 17 Orion is near centerin the single exposure thatcaptures a fireball streakingacross the sky, almost as bright as yellowish Mars shining on the right.Splitting Gemini’s twin bright stars Castor and Polluxnear the top of the frame, thefireball’s trail and timing are consistent with thesecond skippingatmospheric entry of the Chang’e 5 mission’s returner capsule.
Continue ReadingIn 1999, technicians from the California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) and Stanford University developed the specifications for CubeSat technology. In no time at all, academic institutions were launching CubeSats to conduct all manner of scientific research and validate new satellite technologies. Since 2013, the majority of launches have been conducted by commercial and private entities rather than academia.
Continue ReadingNavigating and mapping rivers has long been a central component in human exploration. Whether it was Powell exploring the Colorado’s canyons or Pizarro using the Amazon to try to find El Dorado, rivers, and our exploration of them, have been extremely important. Now, scientists have mapped out an entirely new, unique river basin.
Continue ReadingThe Mars Ice Mapper is a proposed Mars satellite being developed by NASA in collaboration with the Canadian Space Agency. Its job is to create detailed geographic maps of water ice across the surface of the red planet. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/mars-ice-mapper-mission-in-2021-nasa-budget
Continue ReadingStorms on Neptune seem to follow a pattern of forming, strengthening and then dissipating over the course of about two Earth years. But a Neptunian storm spotted in the planet’s atmosphere over two years ago has done something quite different: it has reversed course and is still going strong. Continue reading “Hubble Releases a New Image of Neptune, Revealing a Rapidly Shifting Storm”
Continue ReadingAll you need to know about major meteor showers in 2021. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/earthskys-meteor-shower-guide
Continue ReadingThis year saw a new age of sample-retrieval missions, protests against a telescope, an incredible visit from a dazzling comet and the ‘‘great conjunction’’ of Saturn and Jupiter. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/biggest-space-discoveries-stories-2020
Continue ReadingYou wouldn’t know it by looking at it, but the moon is a time capsule. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/moon-as-galactic-time-capsule
Continue ReadingFrom the best places to find them to what they might breathe, here are the newest clues we discovered about alien life. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/alien-clues-in-2020
Continue ReadingWhen it comes to the moon, everyone wants the same things. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/lunar-gold-rush-could-create-conflict-on-earth
Continue ReadingThe field of exoplanet photography is just getting underway, with astronomers around the world striving to capture clear images of the more than 4000 exoplanets discovered to date. Some of these exoplanets are more interesting to image and research than others. That is certainly the case for a type of exoplanet called a brown dwarf.
Continue ReadingIt’s an exciting time for space exploration! All around the world, national space agencies are sending missions to deep-space and preparing to send astronauts to orbit and the Moon. At the same time, the commercial aerospace industry (NewSpace) is expanding to include more launch providers and service new markets. These developments are adding up and making space more cost-effective and accessible.
Continue ReadingArianespace launched a new reconnaissance satellite for the French military on Tuesday (Dec. 29), marking the launch provider’s final mission of 2020. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/arianespace-soyuz-rocket-launches-cso-2-satellite
Continue ReadingThe truth is, astronomy remains as real, human and relevant as ever, though the reason why might surprise you. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/why-astronomy-is-important-today
Continue ReadingAstronomers used the Hubble Space Telescope to observe unusual weather on the planet Neptune, not observed until now. They saw a large, dark storm on Neptune unexpectedly changing direction, thereby saving itself from looming destruction and possibly producing a smaller companion storm. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/large-dark-storm-change-direction-neptune
Continue ReadingCheck out the craziest rocket failures of 2020. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/rocket-launch-failures-of-2020
Continue ReadingIf intelligent aliens visit the Earth, it would be one of the most profound events in human history. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/astronomer-aliens-ufo-sightings-not-persuasive
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Continue ReadingWhat happened to all the lithium? The question has stumped astronomers for decades. While cosmologists have successfully predicted the abundance of the other light elements from the Big Bang, lithium has always come up short. Now, a team of astronomers may have found the reason: lithium-rich asteroids are smashing into white dwarves.
Continue ReadingWe are extremely interested in the possibility of water on Mars, because where there’s water, there’s the potential for life. But a new study throws a bit of a wet blanket (pun intended) on that tantalizing possibility. Unfortunately, it looks like even the saltiest of brines can only exist on the Martian surface for up to a few hours at a time.
Continue ReadingDark matter is an extremely good theory. It’s supported by a wealth of observational and computational data, which is why it’s part of the standard model of cosmology. But dark matter hasn’t been directly observed, so sometimes even strong supporters of dark matter are motivated to look at the alternatives. Continue reading “New Data Supports the Modified Gravity Explanation for Dark Matter, Much to the Surprise of the Researchers”
Continue ReadingThe full moon of December, called the Full Cold Moon, will arrive on Dec. 29 and there are plenty of planets to see with it. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/42673-december-full-moon.html
Continue ReadingArianespace will launch a Russian-built Soyuz rocket carrying the CSO-2 Earth observation satellite for the French space agency CNES today, Dec. 28, and you can watch it live here. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/17933-nasa-television-webcasts-live-space-tv.html
Continue ReadingNASA’s quest to put boots back on the moon will likely get less urgent after President-elect Joe Biden takes office next month. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/biden-nasa-artemis-moon-2024-landing-deadline-timeline
Continue ReadingWhile 2020 was a difficult year around the world with the challenges that have come with the coronavirus pandemic, space continued to reach new heights. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/biggest-spaceflight-stories-of-2020
Continue ReadingSpaceX launched two crewed missions to the space station and sent a prototype of its Starship Mars vehicle high into the Texas skies this year, among other milestones. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-astronaut-starship-launches-2020-milestones
Continue ReadingOther worlds aren’t the only difficult terrain personnel will have to traverse in humanity’s exploration of the solar system. There are some parts of our own planet that are inhospitable and hard to travel over. Inner Mongolia, a northern province of China, would certainly classify as one of those areas, especially in winter.
Continue ReadingFrom afar, the whole thing looks like an Eagle. A closer look at the Eagle Nebula,however, shows thebrightregion is actually a window into the center of a larger dark shell of dust. Through this window, a brightly-lit workshop appearswhere a whole open cluster of stars is being formed. In this cavity tall pillars and round globules of dark dust and cold molecular gasremain where stars are still forming.
Continue ReadingΔιαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nokia-4g-moon-network-bad-for-radio-astronomy
Continue ReadingThe joint U.S.-European Solar Orbiter spacecraft had an appointment with Venus this morning, the first in a series of planetary flybys to hone the probe’s orbit on its journey to the sun. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/solar-orbiter-makes-first-venus-flyby
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Continue ReadingWhat color is the universe? More precisely, if theentire sky were smeared out,what color would the final mix be? This whimsical question came up when trying to determinewhat stars are commonplace in nearby galaxies.The answer,depicted above,is a conditionally perceived shade ofbeige.In computer parlance: #FFF8E7. To determine this, astronomers computationally averagedthe light emitted by one of the larger samples ofgalaxies analyzed: the 200,000galaxies of the2dF survey.
Continue ReadingA study of oppositely charged magnetic field bands, moving in the sun’s northern and southern hemispheres, suggests the coming sunspot cycle – Cycle 25 – will be a particularly strong one. This result contradicts an earlier expert forecast, suggesting a weak Cycle 25. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/sunspot-cycle-25-among-strongest-on-record-says-ncar
Continue ReadingOn December 5th, 2020, the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency’s (JAXA) Hayabusa 2 mission sent a sample capsule home containing debris from the near-Earth asteroid (NEA) 162173 Ryugu. This was the culmination of the probe’s first six years in space, which launched in Dec. 2014 and rendezvoused with Ryugu in June 2018.
Continue ReadingWhether you’re looking for a telescope, binoculars or both, we have the best prices from top online retailers Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/meade-deals-telescopes-binoculars
Continue ReadingA very rare astronomical phenomenon has been in the headlines a lot recently, and for good reason. It will be hundreds of years until we can see Jupiter and Saturn this close to one another again. However, there are some even more “truly strange and very rare phenomena” that can currently be observed in our night sky.
Continue ReadingWhether you’re looking to give a telescope or binoculars as a gift or buying kit for yourself, here are the very best daily deals on Sky-Watcher products Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/skywatcher-deals-telescopes
Continue ReadingNASA astronaut Kate Rubins harvested fresh radishes grown in space, opening new doors for producing food in microgravity to sustain future longer-term missions to the moon and Mars. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-astronaut-harvests-radishes-space-station
Continue ReadingPrivate company SpaceX launched SN8, a prototype of its Starship spacecraft, designed to go to the Moon and Mars, on December 10. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-starship-prototype-exploded-but-giant-leap-to-mars
Continue ReadingCapella Space’s first fully operational satellite has snapped some breathtaking images of Earth during its first few months in orbit. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/capella-space-radar-imagery-earth
Continue ReadingClouds of glowing hydrogen gas fill this colorful skyscape in the faintbut fanciful constellationMonoceros,the Unicorn.A star forming regioncatalogedas NGC 2264, the complex jumble ofcosmic gas and dust is about 2,700 light-years distant andmixes reddish emission nebulaeexcited by energetic light fromnewborn stars with darkinterstellar dust clouds.Where the otherwise obscuring dust clouds lie closeto the hot, young stars they also reflect starlight, forming bluereflection nebulae.
Continue ReadingTour the universe with the latest in telescope technology — and at a great discount Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/celestron-computerized-telescope-deal
Continue ReadingThe very best deals on Orion telescopes and binoculars — whatever your budget and whoever the recipient Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/orion-deals-telescopes-binoculars
Continue ReadingDecember is the month of the winter solstice, which a large part of the world associates with such celebrations as Nativity festivals. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/42845-christmas-night-sky-stargazing-guide.html
Continue ReadingAstronauts on the International Space Station are sending Christmas tidings to the people of Earth with a message of hope in a year challenged by a global pandemic. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-station-astronauts-christmas-2020-video
Continue ReadingWelcome back to our Fermi Paradox series, where we take a look at possible resolutions to Enrico Fermi’s famous question, “Where Is Everybody?” Today, we examine the possibility that Earth has been visited by aliens in the past, which is why we exist today! In 1950, Italian-American physicist Enrico Fermi sat down to lunch with some of his colleagues at the Los Alamos National Laboratory, where he had worked five years prior as part of the Manhattan Project.
Continue ReadingMinute vibrating strings found in string theory are not the only ones that are of interest to physicists. The Standard Model of particle physics provides for a theory regarding a different type of string – this one is a string of very sparse gas strung over very long distances. In fact, the standard model predicts that a large percentage of “baryonic matter” (i.
Continue ReadingOrion always seems to come up sideways onnorthern winter evenings.Those familiar stars of the constellation of the Hunterare caught above the trees in this colorful night skyscape.Not a star at all but still visible to eye,the GreatNebula of Orionshines below the Hunter’s belt stars.The camera’s exposurereveals the stellar nursery’s faint pinkish glow.
Continue ReadingStrap yourselves in as the crew of the Rocinante return for a fantastic fifth season of The Expanse. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/the-expanse-season-5-episode-1-recap
Continue ReadingIn episode 11 of Star Trek: Discovery season 3, we actually discover how the Burn happened we’re willing to wager no one saw this coming. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-trek-discovery-season-3-episode-11
Continue ReadingSpaceX dropped an early Christmas present to space fans everywhere this week with an epic recap of its first high-altitude Starship test launch. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-starship-sn8-test-launch-recap-video
Continue ReadingEclipses, meteor showers, occultations and more in store for the next year of astronomy 2021. Ready for another exciting year of skywatching? 2020 produced several memorable astronomical events, including a surprise naked eye comet C/2020 F3 NEOWISE, the sure-fire Geminid meteors, and a fine, once in a lifetime close pairing of Jupiter and Saturn rounding out the year.
Continue ReadingNORAD and AGI are tracking Santa’s flyby of the International Space Station, which comes just in time for Christmas during the station’s 20th anniversary year of crewed missions. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/norad-tracks-santa-claus-trip-to-international-space-station
Continue ReadingA Christmas Eve photograph showed humans their home world from a whole new perspective. This is the photo that’s said to have launched the environmental movement. It’s “Earthrise,” the iconic photo taken by astronaut William Anders on the 4th orbit of the moon aboard Apollo 8 on December 24, 1968.
Continue ReadingA new spin on the Nutcracker Suite, featuring the moons of Saturn. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/saturn-moon-ballet-nutcracker-suite-video
Continue ReadingThe moon has many more craters than we thought, a new study finds. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/new-moon-craters-discovered
Continue ReadingΔιαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-sls-rocket-hot-fire-engine-test-delayed
Continue ReadingEarthlings weren’t the only ones who watched the planets align. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/great-conjunction-jupiter-saturn-photo-nasa-lro-spacecraft
Continue ReadingBig, beautiful spiral galaxy NGC 1055 is a dominant member ofa small galaxy groupa mere 60 million light-years away towardthe aquatically intimidating constellation Cetus.Seen edge-on, the island universe spans over 100,000 light-years,a little larger than ourown Milky Way galaxy.The colorful, spiky stars decorating this cosmicportraitof NGC 1055 are in the foreground, well within the Milky Way.
Continue ReadingAstronomers used radio waves to study conditions in the vicinity of Proxima Centauri, the nearest star to our sun. The results suggest Proxima’s 2 known planets are likely bathed in intense radiation from this star, casting doubt on the planets’ potential for life. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/proxima-centauri-space-weather-planets-uninhabitable
Continue ReadingAstronomers with Breakthrough Listen have detected a mysterious radio signal coming from the direction of the nearest star to the sun, Proxima Centauri. But is it really an alien signal or something more terrestrial? Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/wow-signal-2020-blc1-proxima-centauri
Continue ReadingThe International Space Station is now sporting a shiny new piece of hardware. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nanoracks-bishop-airlock-installed-space-station
Continue ReadingChina has recovered the lunar samples collected by the daring Chang’e 5 mission and now work is underway to get the materials to the laboratory for science — and for sharing. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-sharing-chang-e-5-moon-samples
Continue ReadingWe’ll apparently see one more big private spaceflight milestone before 2020 is done. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/santa-claus-faa-license-international-space-station-mission
Continue ReadingThe ultra-powerful James Webb Space Telescope will launch soon. Once it’s deployed, and in position at the Earth-Sun Lagrange Point 2, it’ll begin work. One of its jobs is to examine the atmospheres of exoplanets and look for biosignatures. It should be simple, right? Just scan the atmosphere until you find oxygen, then close your laptop and head to the pub: Fanfare, confetti, Nobel prize.
Continue ReadingThere’s a powerful scene in the movie “Contact” (one of my favs) where lead character Ellie Arroway is sitting among an array of telescopes and hears the first alien signal – an ominous pulse – received by humanity. She races back to the control center where the array is pointed off target and then back to verify the signal.
Continue ReadingIn the days after Disney Plus wrapped up the second season of “The Mandalorian,” Lego is offering some special Force-themed activities for the holidays. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/lego-star-wars-sets-holiday-decorations
Continue ReadingA dark storm on Neptune abruptly switched directions and started moving away from almost certain death, puzzling astronomers. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/neptune-dark-spot-storm-changes-direction
Continue ReadingThe design of the first U.S. coin to honor a teacher has been formally unveiled, showing the first educator to launch towards space. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/christa-mcauliffe-dollar-design
Continue ReadingCommander Musilova reflects on what was key for the Sensoria M3 crew to complete their analog mission on the moon successfully, while facing a number of challenges at the HI-SEAS habitat. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/hi-seas-sensoria-m3-moon-analog-mission-commander-report-4.html
Continue ReadingSometimes in astronomy the acronym for a project fits it particularly well. That would absolutely be the case for the Giant Radio Array for Neutrino Detection, who hopes to scale up to a size of 200,000 sq km in an effort to measure ultra-high-energy tau-neutrinos. Is it ambitious? Yes, but that doesn’t really stop humanity from exploring when it wants to.
Continue ReadingIt was time for their close-up.Last week Jupiter and Saturn passed a tenth of a degree from each other in what is known a Great Conjunction.Although the two planets pass each other on the sky every 20 years, this was the closest pass in nearly four centuries. Taken early in day of the Great Conjunction, the featured multiple-exposure combination captures not only both giant planets in a single frame, but also Jupiter’s four largest moons (left to right) Callisto, Ganymede, Io, and Europa – and Saturn’s largest moon Titan.
Continue ReadingNASA and the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) recently announced that a Canadian astronaut will fly as part of the crew of Artemis II. This mission, scheduled for 2023, will see an Orion space capsule conduct a circumlunar flight where it flies around the Moon without landing. This will be the first of two crew opportunities that NASA will provide for Canadian astronauts on Artemis missions (as per the agreement).
Continue ReadingΔιαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-2021-budget-congress-omnibus-spending-bill
Continue ReadingChina successfully launched the first Long March 8 rocket late Monday (Dec. 21), kicking off a line of boosters that will eventually be reusable. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-launches-long-march-8-rocket-maiden-flight
Continue ReadingThe moons of Uranus could be sloshing with oceans hiding just below the surface. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/uranus-moons-hiding-secret-oceans
Continue ReadingSaturn and Jupiter shared a rare “great conjunction” on Dec. 21 that thrilled skywatchers around the world. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/rare-great-conjunction-jupiter-saturn-2020-wows-skywatchers
Continue ReadingAs we continue to search for dark matter particles, one thing is very clear: they cannot be any of the elementary particles we’ve discovered so far. The particles would need to have mass, but interact with light only weakly. Of the known particles, neutrinos fit that description, but neutrinos have a tiny mass, and aren’t nearly enough to explain dark matter.
Continue ReadingA generation after a NASA spacecraft’s probe found an unexpectedly hot and dense atmosphere at Jupiter, a newer agency mission may have some answers to the puzzle. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/juno-jupiter-hot-spot-mystery
Continue ReadingThe new Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile has announced a three-year agreement with Google to host data from astronomy observations in the cloud. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/rubin-observatory-google-cloud
Continue ReadingThis October, I left the comfortable embrace of Earth’s gravity, taking to the skies aboard a “zero-gravity flight.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/zero-g-weightless-flight-experience
Continue ReadingThe eROSITA X-ray telescope just revealed two strange bubbles of X-ray energy, sitting smack-dab inside the Fermi Bubbles. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/erosita-x-ray-bubbles
Continue ReadingMade In Space just built its first ceramic part in orbit, 3D printing a single-piece turbine part onboard the International Space Station. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/made-in-space-3d-print-ceramic-turbine-part
Continue ReadingThe 2019 Ursid meteor shower will peak the night of Dec. 21-22, with expected rates of about five to 10 meteors per hour. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/34973-ursid-meteor-shower-guide.html
Continue ReadingWith satellite imagery, you can watch the solstice like an astronaut. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/winter-solstice-2020-satellite-view-from-space
Continue Reading“Spaceslingers” is a game that you will adore if you enjoy solving physics puzzles, and curse if orbital trajectories are not your forte. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spaceslingers-game-review
Continue ReadingThere is one more meteor shower to consider before we close the book on 2020: the December Ursid meteor shower, which usually occurs during the overnight hours of Dec. 21-22. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/ursid-meteor-shower-2020-peaking-now
Continue ReadingIn less than four years, NASA will be sending the “first woman and next man” to the Moon as part of the Artemis III mission. This will be the first time that astronauts have landed on the lunar surface since the final mission of the Apollo Program, which was Apollo 17 in 1972.
Continue ReadingAstronomers hunting for radio signals from alien civilizations have reportedly detected an “intriguing signal” from the direction of Proxima Centauri, the nearest star system to the sun. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/proxima-centauri-mystery-radio-beam
Continue ReadingNASA has shared some helpful tips for how to photograph the “great conjunction” of Jupiter and Saturn on Dec. 21, 2020. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/how-to-photograph-great-conjunction-2020
Continue ReadingThis year, the planets will appear closer to each other than they have in centuries. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/winter-solstice-great-conjunction-2020-saturn-jupiter
Continue ReadingAn epic nighttime skydive saw Red Bull Air Force’s Amy Chmelecki and teammates don pyrotechnics to highlight – literally – the importance of astronomy and dark skies in a rural region of Texas. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/marfa-lights-red-bull-night-sky-video
Continue ReadingJupiter and Saturn will align in the night sky today (Dec. 21) in an event astronomers call the “great conjunction,” and you can watch it online with a host of webcasts. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/great-conjunction-winter-solstice-2020-jupiter-saturn-webcasts
Continue ReadingJupiter and Saturn will shine together in a winter solstice “Great Conjunction” of 2020 in what many are likening to an early “Christmas Star” tonight (Dec. 21) and you can watch it live. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/19195-night-sky-planets-asteroids-webcasts.html
Continue ReadingGoogle treated internet searchers around the world to a pair of animated doodles celebrating the “great conjunction” of Jupiter and Saturn and the solstice on Dec. 21. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/winter-solstice-great-conjunction-2020-google-doodle
Continue ReadingThe Solar Orbiter spacecraft will tackle an important milestone as its operators and scientists on Earth mark the holiday season. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/solar-orbiter-venus-flyby-holiday
Continue ReadingPresident Trump’s February budget request included a surprise for planetary scientists: a new mission dubbed Mars Ice Mapper, the details of which are still beginning to surface. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-honing-mars-ice-mapper-plans
Continue ReadingAstronomers have peered out into the vast expanse and spotted what they think is the farthest (and oldest) galaxy ever observed. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/oldest-most-distant-galaxy-discovery
Continue ReadingThe successful detection of gravitational waves has been a game-changer for astronomy. And now the new frontier is in space, with satellite-based detection systems currently in development that will uncover some of the universe’s biggest mysteries. And while the team behind LISA is now developing that observatory in space, it just may be outclassed by a rival, TianQin, developed by the Chinese.
Continue ReadingGalaxies are supposed to build up a very slowly, taking billions of years to acquire their vast bulk. But a newfound galaxy, appearing in the universe when it was only 1.8 billion years old, tells a different tale. It formed stars at a rate hundreds of times greater than the Milky Way, and was able to build itself up to host 200 billion stars in less than 500 million years – perhaps the universe’s greatest speed run.
Continue ReadingDoes the Sun always rise in the same direction? No. As the months change, the direction toward the rising Sun changes, too. The featured image shows the direction of sunrise every month during 2019 as seen from near the city of Amman, Jordan. The camera in the image is always facing due east, with north toward the left and south toward the right.
Continue ReadingWelcome back to our Fermi Paradox series, where we take a look at possible resolutions to Enrico Fermi’s famous question, “Where Is Everybody?” Today, we examine the possibility that the reason for the Great Silence is that we are “early to the party”! In 1950, Italian-American physicist Enrico Fermi sat down to lunch with some of his colleagues at the Los Alamos National Laboratory, where he had worked five years prior as part of the Manhattan Project.
Continue ReadingInvisible Glow Finding planets out in the Universe is pretty hard. I say this despite the fact that two planets in Earth’s skies are aligning tomorrow to form one of the brightest objects seen in hundreds of years. But while the brilliant Jupiter and Saturn are always visible to the naked eye, Neptune wasn’t directly observed until 1846 despite being in our own solar system.
Continue ReadingThe second season finale of “The Mandalorian” on Disney Plus will result in just about every different reaction possible. Here’s our recap of the stunning episode. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-wars-the-mandalorian-season-2-finale-recap
Continue ReadingDid the creator of the universe leave a hidden message in the cosmos for intelligent life? If so, scientists have yet to find it. But at least one is still trying. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/cosmic-microwave-background-sign-from-creator
Continue ReadingOn Dec. 21, 2020, Jupiter and Saturn will cross paths in the night’s sky and for a brief moment, they will appear to shine together as one body. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-of-bethlehem-making-a-comeback-night-sky-analysis
Continue ReadingThe formation of the solar system is a challenging puzzle for modern astronomy and a terrific tale of extreme forces operating over immense timescales. Let’s dig in. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/how-did-solar-system-form
Continue ReadingEarth is the only planet we know contains life. Is our planet special? Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/ancient-earth-had-thick-toxic-atmosphere-like-venus
Continue ReadingA severe climate change event on Venus may have transformed an Earth-like climate to the current uninhabitable-to-humans state. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/venus-was-once-earthlike-climate-change
Continue ReadingWhere can I see the Great Conjunction? Near where the Sun just set.Directionally, this close passing of Jupiter and Saturn will be toward the southwest. Since the planetary pair, the Sun, and the Earth are nearly in a geometric straight line, the planets will be seen to set just where the Sun had set – from every location on Earth.
Continue ReadingIn October of 2024, NASA will send astronauts to the Moon for the first time since the Apollo Era. After establishing orbit with their Orion spacecraft, a team of two astronauts (“the first woman and the next man”) will land in the Moon’s southern polar region. Over the course of a week, these astronauts will explore and investigate one of the region’s many permanently-shadowed craters.
Continue ReadingFunding is an extremely important aspect of any large-scale science project. The whims of financial controllers can greatly expand or completely sink the efforts of hundred or thousands of other workers. Many times, funding announcements for large scientific projects focus on cuts or “cost-savings” which hobble the eventual end system they are trying to build.
Continue ReadingSpaceX launched a clandestine U.S. spy satellite into space for the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) Thursday (Dec. 17), marking its 26th rocket of the year. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-launches-nrol-108-spy-satellite-lands-rocket
Continue ReadingJeremy Bulloch, the actor who originally portrayed bounty hunter Boba Fett in the first “Star Wars” trilogy (1977-1983), died Thursday (Dec. 17) at age 75. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/original-star-wars-boba-fett-actor-jeremy-bulloch-dies
Continue Reading“Green run” tests on NASA’s SLS megarocket are moving forward again after problems with ground equipment earlier this month pushed the testing behind. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-sls-megarocket-green-run-test-resumes
Continue ReadingAstra is moving full-speed ahead after its first successful launch. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/astra-launch-success-ready-for-satellite-spaceflight
Continue ReadingWe are now closing in on the long-awaited night of Dec. 21, when Jupiter and Saturn will engage in their “great conjunction.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/great-conjunction-jupiter-saturn-2020-fun-facts
Continue ReadingHow close will Jupiter and Saturn be at theirGreat Conjunction?Consider this beautiful triple conjunction of Moon, Jupiter andSaturn captured through clouds in the wintry twilight.The telephoto viewlooks toward the western horizonand the Alborz Mountains in Iran after sunset on December 17.The celestial gatheringmakes it easy to see Jupiter and fainter Saturn are separated on that date byroughly the diameter of the waxing crescent Moon.
Continue ReadingCol. Michael Hopkins, who has served for 27 years in the Air Force, voluntarily transferred to the Space Force while aboard the International Space Station on Dec. 18, 2020. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-astronaut-mike-hopkins-enters-space-force
Continue ReadingIn what’s likely to be one of the last space policy initiatives of his administration, President Donald Trump has issued a directive that lays out a roadmap for nuclear power applications beyond Earth. Space Policy Directive 6, released on December 16th, calls on NASA and other federal agencies to advance the development of in-space nuclear propulsion systems as well as a nuclear fission power system on the Moon.
Continue ReadingIf you thought the U.S. Space Force sounded pretty sci-fi before, well, the ante has been upped. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/us-space-force-personnel-guardians
Continue ReadingThe director of the new comet-impact Hollywood film “Greenland” says he tried to become his “own afficionado” in researching the science of small bodies in space. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/greenland-movie-director-interview
Continue ReadingCommander Musilova describes the traditions the Sensoria M3 created on the moon and brought with them from Earth for the crew to bond during their simulated lunar mission at the HI-SEAS habitat. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/hi-seas-sensoria-m3-moon-analog-mission-commander-report-3
Continue ReadingOne of the best things about astronomy is that it’s a never-ending supply of awesome visuals. Almost every new mission or telescope provides new ways to see the universe, and when those are translated visually they can offer absolutely stunning images of some of the most interesting places in that universe.
Continue ReadingWe are once again indebted to Kevin M. Gill, a science data visualization artist with a flair for the cosmos, for this beautiful rendering! The image first popped up on Kevin’s Twitter feed last week and can also be found (and downloaded) on his Flickr account. As he explained, the visual is his rendition of what the Hypanis Valles on Mars may have looked like back when water still flowed in the region.
Continue ReadingLately there has been a flood of interest in gravitational waves. After the first official detection at LIGO / Virgo in 2015, data has been coming in showing how common these once theoretical phenomena actually are. Usually they are caused by unimaginably violent events, such as a merging pair of black holes.
Continue ReadingΔιαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/oneweb-launches-36-internet-satellites-soyuz-rocket
Continue ReadingJupiter and Saturn will align in the night sky on Dec. 21 in an event astronomers call the “great conjunction” marking the planets’ closest encounter in nearly 400 years. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/great-conjunction-jupiter-saturn-christmas-star-2020-nasa-tips
Continue ReadingBlue Origin’s future New Glenn rocket will join NASA’s fleet of commercial launch vehicles for flights in the mid-2020s, the agency and company have announced. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-adds-blue-origin-new-glenn-rocket
Continue ReadingReid Wiseman has been named Chief of the Astronaut Office at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-names-reid-wiseman-chief-astronaut
Continue ReadingMeasuring time is about counting steps. Whether it’s the drip-drip of a water clock, the tic-toc of a mechanical clock, or the oscillating crystal of a quartz watch. Any accurate timepiece is built around counting the steps of something regular and periodic. Nothing is perfectly regular, so no clock keeps perfect time, but our timepieces are getting very, very accurate.
Continue ReadingFollowing the collapse of the historic Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico, China has opened the biggest radio telescope in the world up to international scientists. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-fast-radio-telescope-open-international-scientists
Continue ReadingA popular theory of galaxy formation suggests that small galaxies merged to form larger ones. But galaxy C1-23152 – 12 billion light-years from Earth – apparently formed itself from gas in the early universe, via exceedingly rapid star formation. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/c1-23152-galaxy-built-itself-not-via-galaxy-merger
Continue ReadingThe Chang’e 5 return capsule carrying lunar samples is headed for a Beijing laboratory for opening, with a research team eagerly awaiting their chance to start studying the fresh moon specimens. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-chang-e-5-moon-samples-lab
Continue ReadingScientists have discovered the longest intergalactic filament in the cosmos. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/longest-intergalactic-filament-discovery
Continue ReadingWhen the shadow of the Moon raced across planet Earth’ssouthern hemisphere on December 14,sky watchers along the shadow’s darkcentral pathwere treated to the only total solar eclipse of 2020.During theNew Moon’s shadow playthis glistening diamond ring was seenfor a moment, even in cloudy skies.Known as thediamond ring effect,the transient spectacle actually happens twice.
Continue ReadingA guest star role with an alien entity from “The Original Series” is confirmed in the Star Trek: Discovery season 3 episode Terra Firma, Part 2. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-trek-discovery-season-3-episode-10-recap
Continue ReadingOn Dec.7th, 2020, World War II flying ace and legendary test pilot General Chuck Yeager passed away while in hospital in Los Angeles. He was 97 years of age and is survived by his second wife, Victoria Yeager (nee Victoria Scott D’Angelo), and his three children, Susan, Don, and Sharon. Yeager was interred at Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors.
Continue ReadingIndia successfully launched a communications satellite into orbit Thursday (Dec. 17) to provide service across the country’s mainland and some island regions. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/india-launches-communications-satellite-cms-01
Continue ReadingSatellites in orbit have captured stunning views of the powerful Nor’easter that dropped snow on a wide swath of the U.S. Northeast on Wednesday and Thursday (Dec. 16-17). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/winter-noreaster-storm-satellite-views-december-2020
Continue ReadingIf a threatening comet was bearing down on Earth with no hope of deflection, what would happen next? Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/greenland-comet-impact-film-review
Continue ReadingEven with all we’ve learned about our own Solar System, especially in the last couple of decades, researchers still face many unanswered questions. One of those questions regards the so-called Planet Nine. The Planet Nine hypothesis states that there’s a massive planet in our Solar System orbiting at a great distance from the Sun.
Continue ReadingSpaceX called off the planned launch of a Falcon 9 rocket carrying a classified spy satellite for the U.S. National Reconnaissance Office due to high pressure in the second-stage booster. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-nrol-108-spy-satellite-launch-abort
Continue ReadingAs final touches are being put on Boeing’s next Starliner spacecraft to launch, the company has revealed a new Orbital Flight Test-2 (OFT-2) mission patch. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/boeing-starliner-oft-2-mission-patch
Continue ReadingI watched the contentious 2020 presidential election unfold from 71 million miles (114 million kilometers) away on the surface of Mars and it was … different. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/2020-presidential-election-hi-seas-mars
Continue ReadingScientists may have detected radio emissions from a planet orbiting a star beyond our sun for the first time. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/exoplanet-radio-emissions-tentative-detection
Continue ReadingNuclear power will be a big part of the United States’ space exploration efforts going forward, a new policy document affirms. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/trump-space-policy-nuclear-power-propulsion
Continue ReadingA new study from researchers at Rutgers University suggests that the best place to look for evidence of life on Mars is deep underground, where geothermal heat melted subsurface ice. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/mars-life-search-subsurface-ice-melted-by-geothermal-heat
Continue ReadingTaken over the course of an hour shortly after local midnight on December 13,35 exposures were used to create this postcard from Earth.The composited night scene spans dark skies above the snowy ItalianDolomites during our fair planet’sannual Geminid meteor shower.Sirius, alpha star of Canis Major and the brightest star in the night,is grazed by a meteor streak on the right.
Continue ReadingSpaceX is set to launch a classified payload for the National Reconnaissance Office on Thursday, Dec. 17, during a three-hour launch window that opens at 9 a.m. EST (1400 GMT). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-nrol-108-spy-satellite-launch-webcast
Continue ReadingΔιαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/17933-nasa-television-webcasts-live-space-tv.html
Continue ReadingCanada plans to send two astronauts on moon-bound missions. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/canadian-astronauts-artemis-moon-missions
Continue ReadingAmazon Prime Video’s “The Expanse” returns with a supercharged new season five and a chilling villain that will leave you breathless. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/the-expanse-season-5-what-to-expect-amazon-prime-video
Continue ReadingNeed a quick recap of the events of Season 4 of “The Expanse”? We’ve got you covered. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/the-expanse-season-four-recap-amazon-prime-video
Continue ReadingA Chinese probe has delivered the first samples to be collected from the Moon in more than 40 years, and its mission isn’t done yet. The Chang’e-5 sample return capsule floated down to the snowy plains of Inner Mongolia, capping an odyssey that began less than a month ago with the launch of a nine-ton spacecraft from south China’s Wenchang Space Launch Center.
Continue ReadingChina’s Chang’e 5 moon sample-return capsule landed in Inner Mongolia on Wednesday (Dec. 16), returning lunar rocks for the first time since 1976. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-chang-e-5-moon-samples-capsule-landing
Continue ReadingRussia has launched a new anti-satellite missile test, its latest push to weaponize space, U.S. Space Command officials said Wednesday (Dec. 16). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/russia-launches-anti-satellite-missile-test-2020
Continue ReadingGravitational-wave astronomy is still in its youth. Because of this, the gravitational waves we can observe come from powerful cataclysmic events. Black holes consuming each other in a violent chirp of spacetime, or neutron stars colliding in a tremendous explosion. Soon we might be able to observe the gravitational waves of supernovae, or supermassive black holes merging billions of light-years away.
Continue ReadingRadishes are a very divisive food – most people either love them or hate them. However, they are very easy to grow, and have now been grown in one of the most inhospitable environments of all – the International Space Station. Continue reading “Attention Astronauts. Fresh Radishes Are Now On the Menu”
Continue ReadingBefore the historic “great conjunction” of Jupiter and Saturn on Dec. 21, the planets will have a close encounter with the crescent moon on Wednesday and Thursday (Dec. 16-17). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/jupiter-saturn-moon-near-moon-great-conjunction-2020
Continue ReadingTime is running out for NASA to send the Space Launch System aloft for an uncrewed moon-roundtrip mission by November 2021. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-sls-megarocket-green-run-testing-temperature-issues
Continue ReadingSpaceX shared amazing footage of its Starship rocket as it belly-flopped through the atmosphere and exploded upon touchdown. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-starship-sn8-wild-landing-flip-explosion-video
Continue ReadingΔιαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/2020-so-space-junk-asteroid-lessons
Continue ReadingAstra’s 38-foot-tall (12 meters) Rocket 3.2 soared into the final frontier on its test flight today (Dec. 15), which launched from Alaska’s Kodiak Island. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/astra-reaches-space-orbital-test-launch
Continue ReadingLearn more about Drummer’s Faction and fleshing out Camina’s character before the explosive new season strikes. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/the-expanse-season-5-cara-gee-interview
Continue ReadingThe first-ever all-sky X-ray map of our galaxy, provided by the ESA’s eROSITA spacecraft, reveals two massive bubbles. These bubbles extend for up to 50,000 lightyears above and below the Milky Way, and are believed to be remnants of a massive outburst that occurred millions of years ago. Continue reading “A second set of even larger bubbles has been found blasting out of the Milky Way’s center”
Continue ReadingA monster lurks at the heart of many galaxies – even our own Milky Way. This monster possesses the mass of millions or billions of Suns. Immense gravity shrouds it within a dark cocoon of space and time – a supermassive black hole. But while hidden in darkness and difficult to observe, black holes can also shine brighter than an entire galaxy.
Continue ReadingIn the past twenty years, one of the biggest developments to take place in the realm of space exploration has been the growth of the commercial space industry (aka. NewSpace). As a result of growing demand and declining costs, more companies are coming to the fore to offer launch services that are making space more accessible and cost-effective.
Continue ReadingDistances in the solar system are vast, and it typically takes millions of years for small bodies to migrate from one orbit to another. But researchers recently discovered a “super highway”, where interactions among the planets are capable of sending comets and asteroids from Jupiter to Neptune in as little as a decade.
Continue ReadingThe Mandalorian is forced to reveal his face in a mission to locate his little green friend. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-wars-the-mandalorian-season-2-episode-7-recap
Continue ReadingA hypothetical particle known as the ultralight boson could be responsible for our universe’s dark matter. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/new-particle-dark-matter-candidate
Continue ReadingGhostly circles of radio emission, hanging out in space like cosmic smoke-rings, can’t be explained by current theories. And astronomers are excited to figure them out. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/ghostly-circles-puzzle-astronomers
Continue ReadingSkywatchers in southern South America were treated to a total solar eclipse on Monday (Dec. 14), and a weather satellite captured stunning views of the event from space. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/total-solar-eclipse-2020-moon-shadow-earth-satellite-video
Continue ReadingMining is traditionally thought of as an activity that utilizes picks and shovels, or in more modern times, huge machines that can tear apart entire mountainsides in minutes. Industrial might isn’t the only way to rip apart rock though. A scalable and much more environmentally friendly way to access the materials mining seeks to extract is to use microbes.
Continue ReadingAn Electron booster lifted off from Rocket Lab’s New Zealand launch site today (Dec. 15), carrying a synthetic aperture radar satellite for the Japanese Earth-imaging company Synspective. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/rocket-lab-launches-synspective-earth-imaging-satellite
Continue ReadingThe Sensoria M3 crew is doing their best to deal with the physiological challenges they are facing during their simulated moon mission at the HI-SEAS habitat. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/hi-seas-sensoria-m3-moon-analog-mission-commander-report-2
Continue ReadingNASA and the European Space Agency (ESA) have selected a trio of astronauts to fly to space as part of SpaceX’s Crew-3 mission. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-crew-3-space-station-astronauts-mission-announced
Continue ReadingOn Dec. 15, 1612, the Andromeda galaxy was seen through a telescope for the first time. See how it happened in our “On This Day In Space” series! Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/39251-on-this-day-in-space.html
Continue ReadingJapanese scientists have gotten their first look inside the capsule container of the Hayabusa2 spacecraft, and even the first glance is promising. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/inside-hayabusa2-asteroid-sample-capsule-first-image
Continue ReadingMost Unidentified Flying Objects aren’t actually unidentified. Here’s a list of phenomena, either natural or human-made, that people often mistake for UFOs. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/if-its-not-a-ufo-what-is-it
Continue ReadingIt’s happening.Saturn and Jupiter are moving closer and will soon appear in almost exactly the same direction. Coincidentally, on the night of the December solstice – the longest night of the year in the north and the longest day in the south – the long-awaited Great Conjunction will occur.Then, about six days from now, Saturn and Jupiter will be right next to each other – as they are every 20 years.
Continue ReadingRussia’s new Angara A5 heavy-lift rocket launched on tis second test flight from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome in northern Russia on Dec. 14, 2020. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/russia-launches-angara-a5-rocket-second-test-flight
Continue ReadingChina has successfully launched a pair of satellites into space to learn more about gravitational waves, or echoes in space-time from huge mergers or cosmic events. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-long-march-11-rocket-launches-gravitational-waves-satellites
Continue ReadingThe smash sci-fi series “The Expanse” rockets back onto Amazon Prime Video Wednesday (Dec. 16). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/the-expanse-season-5-amazon-prime-video-premiere
Continue ReadingAt a fundamental level, Mars is a volcanic planet. Its surface is home to the Solar System’s largest extinct volcano, Olympus Mons, and another trio of well-known volcanoes at Tharsis Montes. And those are just the highlights: there are many other volcanoes on the surface. Though that volcanic activity ceased long ago, the planet’s surface tells the tale of a world disrupted and shaped by powerful volcanic eruptions.
Continue ReadingA bad computer connection foiled Virgin Galactic’s attempt to reach space over the weekend. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/virgin-galactic-spaceshiptwo-launch-abort-cause
Continue ReadingChina’s Chang’e 5 lander touched down on the moon and collected the first lunar samples in nearly 50 years, but now the lights have gone out. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-chang-e-5-moon-lander-is-no-more
Continue ReadingThe only total solar eclipse of 2020 dazzled spectators in South America, and some lucked out even as overcast skies threatened to put a damper on an incredible celestial event. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/total-solar-eclipse-2020-thrills-south-america-spectators
Continue ReadingThe solar system’s two massive gas giant planets pair up at dusk on December 21st, with a rare conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn. A once-in-a-lifetime view is about to grace the dusk sky worldwide, closing out 2020 with one of the best astronomical events of the year. Continue reading “Catch an Awe-Inspiring Close Conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn on December 21st”
Continue ReadingThe Hubble Space Telescope stars on a new U.S. coin in celebration of the orbiting observatory’s 30 years as a symbol of ingenuity. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/hubble-space-telescope-innovation-us-dollar-coin-sale
Continue ReadingOn Dec. 14, 2020, a total solar eclipse crossed over South America, and Twitter users celebrated. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/total-solar-eclipse-2020-twitter-photos-videos
Continue ReadingChina’s Chang’e 5 orbiter is heading home on the final leg of its mission to collect fresh lunar samples from the moon. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-chang-e-5-moon-sample-spacecraft-returning-to-earth
Continue ReadingIn South America, the moon has slipped in front of a sliver of the sun’s edge, marking the beginning of what will be the only total solar eclipse of 2020. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/total-solar-eclipse-2020-under-way
Continue ReadingTwo members of the Artemis Team are expected to become the first American man and woman to return to the moon since 1972. The first Artemis mission – an uncrewed test mission known as Artemis 1 – is expected to launch in November 2021. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/what-is-nasas-artemis-program-moon
Continue ReadingThis year’s only total solar eclipse will cross South America on Monday, and you can watch the spectacle unfold online thanks to a host of webcasts — no special glasses needed. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/total-solar-eclipse-2020-webcasts
Continue ReadingPlanet Nine may not be such an oddball after all, if it does indeed exist. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/planet-nine-analog-gas-giant-exoplanet
Continue ReadingThe Gaia space observatory just released its most detailed map of the universe yet, including the trajectories of hundreds of millions of stars. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/gaia-milky-way-map-40000-stars
Continue ReadingAs Einstein originally predicted with his General Theory of Relativity, gravity alters the curvature of spacetime. As a consequence, the passage of light changes as it encounters a gravitational field, which is how General Relativity was confirmed! For decades, astronomers have taken advantage of this to conduct Gravitational Lensing (GL) – where a distant source is focused and amplified by a massive object in the foreground.
Continue ReadingThe Geminid meteor shower of 2020 peaks overnight tonight on Dec. 13 and 14 and you can watch it live online. Here’s how. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/geminid-meteor-shower-2020--webcasts
Continue ReadingSpaceX launched a veteran Falcon 9 rockets on its seventh trip to space Sunday (Dec. 13) to carry a massive radio satellite into orbit for Sirius XM and then return to Earth. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-sirius-xm-sxm-7-launch-rocket-landing-success
Continue ReadingAstronomers with the Slooh online observatory will host a free webcast of the annual Geminid meteor shower on Wednesday (Dec. 13) at 5:30 p.m. EDT (2230 GMT). Watch it live here! Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/19195-night-sky-planets-asteroids-webcasts.html
Continue ReadingThe only total solar eclipse of 2020 is coming up this Monday (Dec. 14) and here’s how you can follow along with its phases. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/total-solar-eclipse-2020-phases-explained
Continue ReadingAstronauts endure radiation, weightlessness, isolation and a number of other physical and mental stresses of spaceflight. So what do these hazards actually do to their bodies? Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/how-space-affects-human-body-29-studies
Continue ReadingScientists recently released the most striking and detailed image of a sunspot we’ve ever seen. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/most-detailed-sunspot-photo-inoye-solar-telescope
Continue ReadingWhere do Geminid meteors come from? In terms of location on the sky, as the featured image composite beautifully demonstrates, the sand-sized bits of rock that create the streaks of the Geminids meteor shower appear to flow out from the constellation of Gemini.In terms of parent body,Solar System trajectories point to the asteroid 3200 Phaethon – but this results in a bit of a mystery since that unusual object appears mostly dormant.
Continue ReadingVirgin Galactic lit up SpaceShipTwo’s rocket motor for the first time in the skies over New Mexico today, but only for an instant before the engine shut down and the plane glided back to a safe landing at Spaceport America. The flight test team had hoped that the SpaceShipTwo craft known as VSS Unity might make it all the way to the 50-mile space milestone with two test pilots at the controls.
Continue ReadingScientists in Germany have created a new family tree of our Milky Way galaxy, showing how it has grown over billions of years from chaotic mergers with smaller galaxies. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/milky-way-family-tree-progenitor-galaxy-collisions-kraken
Continue ReadingThe world we see around us is built around quarks. They form the nuclei of the atoms and molecules that comprise us and our world. While there are six types of quarks, regular matter contains only two: up quarks and down quarks. Protons contain two ups and a down, while neutrons contain two downs and an up.
Continue ReadingVirgin Galactic’s first SpaceShipTwo test launch from its Spaceport America home experienced an apparent launch abort shortly after engine ignition Saturday (Dec. 12). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/virgin-galactic-spaceshiptwo-launch-abort-spaceport-america
Continue ReadingOn Monday (Dec. 14), a total solar eclipse will sweep across South America’s cone, from Chile to Argentina. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/total-solar-eclipse-2020-chasers-coronavirus-impact
Continue ReadingThe new Israeli Beresheet 2 moon spacecraft is go for a 2024 landing. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/israel-announces-beresheet-2-moon-mission-2024
Continue ReadingThe moon and sun have conspired to keep Rocket Lab on the ground for an extra day. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/total-solar-eclipse-2020-delays-rocket-lab-launch
Continue ReadingDuring this northern summer Saturn and Jupiter were both near opposition,opposite the Sun in planet Earth’s sky.Their paired retrogrademotion, seen about every 20 years, is followedfrom 19 June through 28 Augustin this panoramic composite as they wandertogether between the stars in western Capricornus and easternSagittarius.But this December’s skies find them drawing even closer together.
Continue ReadingGeorgiou attempts to change the history of past events in an effort to save Mirror Burnham in “Star Trek: Discovery’s” season 3 episode 9: Terra Firma, part 1. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-trek-discovery-season-3-episode-9-recap
Continue ReadingRome was the world’s first mega-empire. At its height it stretched from Western Europe to the Middle East, and over 50 million souls lived within its borders. Some historians think that number could’ve been way higher, up to 100 million. Rome got its start in the mid-8th century BC. It took centuries for that small city to grow into the Roman Empire, which reached its peak around AD 100.
Continue ReadingThe Geminid meteor shower, which will likely be the very best meteor display of the year, is just around the corner, predicted to peak late on Sunday night (Dec. 13). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/geminid-meteor-shower-2020-what-to-expect
Continue ReadingIt would only seem appropriate that the final eclipse in this eccentric year of 2020 will be visible only from Patagonia — nicknamed “the end of the world.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/total-solar-eclipse-2020-few-may-actually-see-it
Continue ReadingThe House of Mouse just laid out “Star Wars” and “Alien” plans that will utterly dominate sci-fi on streaming video. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/disney-reveals-star-wars-alien-series-movies
Continue ReadingSpaceX called off the launch of a Falcon 9 rocket carrying a new Sirius XM satellite on Friday (Dec. 11), halting the flight at the last minute for extra system checks. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-sirius-xm-sxm-7-launch-delay
Continue ReadingA new space game that uses realistic physics launched Tuesday (Nov. 17) on Steam. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spaceslingers-game-released-steam
Continue ReadingNational Geographic has announced an ambitious new show that will chronicle NASA’s attempt to send the next man and first woman to the moon. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/natgeo-return-to-the-moon-nasa-artemis-lunar-program
Continue ReadingGot clear skies? Then be sure to bundle up: the Geminid meteors—one of the best, sure-fire annual meteor showers—peaks this weekend… and near a New Moon, to boot. Continue reading “Why 2020 is a Great Year for the Geminid Meteors” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.universetoday.com/149135/why-2020-is-a-great-year-for-the-geminid-meteors/
Continue ReadingA SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch on its seventh flight Friday (Dec. 11) to deliver the Sirius XM-7 communications satellite into orbit. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-sirius-xm7-satellite-launch-webcast
Continue ReadingHeartbreaking news. After 57 years as a world-class resource for astronomy, the iconic Arecibo telescope is to be decommissioned, or withdrawn from service, the NSF announced today. The dish-type radio telescope – built into a natural depression in the landscape in Puerto Rico – appears to be headed for a “controlled disassembly.
Continue ReadingJupiter and Saturn will have their closest encounter in almost 400 years on the solstice (Dec. 21). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/great-conjunction-jupiter-saturn-explained
Continue ReadingStaff weapons on standby, adjustments made for planetary shift, chevron 7 encoded, open the iris… Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/stargate-sg1-now-on-netflix
Continue ReadingJust two weeks after the sun produced its first medium-size flare of the new solar cycle, scientists offered an update on what the newest sun-studying spacecraft has been up to. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/solar-orbiter-scientists-excited-solar-cycle-25
Continue ReadingMany bright nebulae and star clusters in planet Earth’s skyare associated with the name ofastronomer Charles Messierfrom his famous 18th century catalog.His name is also given to these two large and remarkable craterson the Moon.Standouts in the dark,smooth lunar Sea of Fertility or MareFecunditatis, Messier (left) and Messier A have dimensions of 15 by 8and 16 by 11 kilometers respectively.
Continue ReadingArtemis I is the first in a series of NASA missions that will enable human exploration on the moon again, and ultimately Mars, scheduled to launch in 2021. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/all-about-nasa-artemis-1-mission
Continue ReadingA Delta IV Heavy launched the heavy NROL-44 spacecraft for the U.S. National Reconnaissance Office today (Dec. 10). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/delta-iv-heavy-nrol-44-launch.html
Continue ReadingThe Geminid meteor shower peaks the night of Dec. 13-14. This guide tells you the best times and places to see these shooting stars (no equipment necessary). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/34921-geminid-meteor-shower-guide.html
Continue ReadingCape Canaveral Air Force Station and Patrick Air Force Base in Florida have been formally re-designated for the U.S. Space Force, though in name only. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/cape-canaveral-bases-named-space-force
Continue ReadingBack in September, astronomers using the Panoramic Survey Telescope and Rapid Response System 1 (Pan-STARRS1) noticed an object in a distant orbit around Earth. Initially, the object (designed 2020 SO) was thought that be a near-Earth Asteroid (NEA). But based on the curious nature of it’s and the way solar radiation appeared to be pushing it off course, NASA scientists theorized that 2020 SO might be a spent rocket booster.
Continue ReadingGeneral relativity is a profoundly complex mathematical theory, but its description of black holes is amazingly simple. A stable black hole can be described by just three properties: its mass, its electric charge, and its rotation or spin. Since black holes aren’t likely to have much charge, it really takes just two properties.
Continue ReadingPresident Donald Trump released a new national space policy Wednesday (Dec. 9), laying out the fundamental principles of, and chief priorities for, the United States’ space activities going forward. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/trump-unveils-national-space-policy-us-leadership
Continue ReadingA new U.S. spy satellite will launch into space Thursday (Dec. 10) on the mightiest rocket built by the United Launch Alliance: the massive Delta IV Heavy. Watch it live. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/ula-nrol-44-spy-satellite-delta-iv-heavy-launch-webcast
Continue ReadingThe theme park titan’s Space Mountain joins a long list of attraction-based Hollywood film projects fueling up on the development launch pad. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/disney-space-mountain-feature-film-project
Continue ReadingCommander Musilova reports about how the start of the Sensoria M3 mission feels like Groundhog Day and the emotional whiplash she gets after leading several lunar analog missions back to back. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/hi-seas-sensoria-m3-moon-analog-mission-commander-report-1
Continue ReadingOn Monday (Dec. 14) parts of South America will be briefly plunged into darkness by a total solar eclipse. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/total-solar-eclipse-2020-preview
Continue ReadingBoeing and NASA are targeting March 29 for the uncrewed Orbital Flight Test 2, Starliner’s second attempt to meet up with the International Space Station. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/boeing-starliner-test-flight-march-2021-launch
Continue ReadingThis video, merging more than 2 decades of footage from SOHO cameras, captures thousands of sunspots, flares, and coronal mass ejections breaking out from the sun. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/sun-25-years-video-solar-flare-cme-sunspot
Continue ReadingIt’s easy to get lost following the intricate looping filaments inthis detailed image ofsupernova remnant Simeis 147.Also cataloged as Sharpless 2-240 it goes by the popular nickname,the Spaghetti Nebula.Seen towardthe boundary of the constellations Taurus and Auriga,it covers nearly 3 degrees or 6 full moons on the sky.That’s about 150 light-years atthe stellar debris cloud’s estimated distance of 3,000 light-years.
Continue ReadingAt long last, SpaceX has conducted the first high-altitude test flight with its prototype Starship vehicle! During the launch, the eighth iteration of their spacecraft (SN8) flew to an altitude of 12.5 km (~7.8 mi; 41,000 ft) and conducted some fancy maneuvers before returning to its landing pad. Unfortunately, the landing was a bit hot and the SN8 exploded as soon as it touched down.
Continue ReadingThe planets in our solar system are broadly divided into two groups: small, rocky worlds like Earth, and large gas giants. Before the discovery of exoplanets, it was thought that our solar system was very typical. The light and heat of a star push the gas to the outer solar system, while heavier dust remains closer to the star.
Continue ReadingLooking at the night sky can be an inspiring moment for kids, and the right telescope can drive an interest in skywatching for a lifetime Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/29798-best-telescopes-for-kids.html
Continue ReadingThe Starship prototype flew smoothly for 6 minutes and 42 seconds before missing its landing. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-starship-sn8-test-launch-landing-explosion
Continue ReadingFor as long as NASA has been aiming for a 2024 moon landing, it has touted that this time, unlike during the Apollo program, a woman will step on the lunar surface. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-artemis-astronauts-first-woman-on-moon
Continue ReadingThere is an argument to be made about playing sports in space. Differences in gravity, atmospheres, and even “weather” can make for some interesting variation of well known sports. And if there’s one sport that’s been around for as long as humanity, it’s racing. Viewers that tune in for the entertainment could provide a great source of funding revenue that could help support other, more scientifically rigorous programs.
Continue ReadingThe 3rd data release from the Gaia mission will provide astronomers with a “treasure trove” of information they didn’t have before. As they analyze Gaia’s data in the years ahead, we’re sure to learn new and surprising things about our home galaxy, the Milky Way. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/gaia-3rd-data-release-edr3-dec-2020
Continue ReadingCommander Musilova reports about how the Selene II crew finished their mission successfully with a combination of lava tube exploration and donating body hair to make plant fertilizer. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/hi-seas-selene-ii-moon-analog-mission-commander-report-3
Continue ReadingVirgin Orbit announced that its LauncherOne rocket will soon perform in its second demonstration flight. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/launcher-one-second-demonstration-launch-date
Continue ReadingNASA powered up the core stage of its new Space Launch System on Saturday (Dec. 5), kicking off the penultimate “green run” test of its next-generation megarocket. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-sls-megarocket-fueling-green-run-test
Continue ReadingVice President Mike Pence will visit Kennedy Space Center today (Dec. 9) for the eighth meeting of the National Space Council, and you can watch it live online. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mike-pence-final-national-space-council-meeting-artemis-astronauts-webcast
Continue ReadingAs Chang’e 5 continues to make headlines for its exploits on and around the moon, China continues to launch rockets back on Earth. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-gaofen-14-earth-observation-satellite-launch-rocket-debris
Continue ReadingFrom Earth’s perspective, Jupiter and Saturn will appear a moon’s distance apart on Dec. 21. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/jupiter-saturn-close-on-winter-solstice
Continue ReadingNASA has selected a group of astronauts to prepare for and possibly fly to the moon for the first time in more than 50 years. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-artemis-astronauts-for-moon-landing-unveiled
Continue ReadingCoronal mass ejections – CMEs for short – are powerful eruptions near the surface of the sun that can ripple through our solar system and can interrupt satellites and power grids on Earth. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/what-are-coronal-mass-ejections
Continue ReadingFor decades, robotic missions have been exploring Mars to learn more about the planet’s geological and environmental history. Next year, the Perseverance rover will join in the hunt and be the first mission to send samples back to Earth and by the 2030s, the first crewed mission is expected to take place.
Continue ReadingSpaceX’s first attempt to launch a Starship prototype on a high-altitude test flight ended with a last-second abort in Texas on Tuesday (Dec. 8). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-starship-sn8-launch-abort
Continue ReadingFor more than a billion years, Earth covered itself in new continents. New research shows that those continents were quickly swallowed up again but their deaths fertilized life on the surface. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/earth-lost-continents.html
Continue ReadingNASA released its science definition report for Artemis 3 to prioritize its work for the first crewed lunar surface mission, set for 2024 Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-artemis-moon-landing-astronaut-science-goals
Continue Readinghe man who first broke the speed of sound died Monday (Dec. 7) at age 97 The man who first broke the speed of sound died Monday (Dec. 7) at age 97. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: javascript:void(0)
Continue ReadingAstronomers know that 3200 Phaethon is the source of the Geminid meteor shower – but what is 3200 Phaethon? Somewhere between a comet and an asteroid, its curious nature keeps astronomers puzzling. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/rock-comet-3200-phaethon-geminid-meteor-shower
Continue ReadingJapanese scientists are thrilled to finally have asteroid samples arrive Monday (Dec. 7) after a long flight from Australia — and a much longer journey through the solar system. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/hayabusa2-asteroid-ryugu-samples-arrive-in-japan
Continue ReadingA space shuttle solid rocket booster has been delivered to a Southern California museum to become the centerpiece of a new memorial to NASA’s fallen astronauts. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/march-field-air-museum-shuttle-booster
Continue ReadingNASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter captured an image of China’s Chang’e 5 lander on the moon just hours after its historic landing. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/change-5-moon-lander-photo-lunar-reconnaissance-orbiter
Continue ReadingDon’t miss the coming great conjunction.In just under two weeks, the two largest planets in our Solar System will angularly pass so close together in Earth’s sky that the Moon would easily be able to cover them both simultaneously. This pending planetary passage – on December 21 – will be the closest since 1623.
Continue ReadingChuck Yeager, the U.S. Air Force Pilot who became the first person to break the sound barrier, passed away today (Dec. 7) at the age of 97. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/chuck-yeager-first-pilot-to-break-sound-barrier-dead
Continue ReadingAuthor’s note: This article was written in collaboration with Vincent Kofman, a co-author of the paper it discusses and Post Doctoral Researcher at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center Amino acids are one of the most important building blocks of life as we know it. At its core, they contain an amino and an acid group, through which they can link together with other amino acids.
Continue ReadingWelcome back to our Fermi Paradox series, where we take a look at possible resolutions to Enrico Fermi’s famous question, “Where Is Everybody?” Today, we examine the possibility that the reason for the Great Silence is that many planets out there are just too watery! In 1950, Italian-American physicist Enrico Fermi sat down to lunch with some of his colleagues at the Los Alamos National Laboratory, where he had worked five years prior as part of the Manhattan Project.
Continue ReadingA massive iceberg named A-68A is on a long journey through the seas near Antarctica. Though largely empty, those waters do host some islands, most notably South Georgia Island. In recent weeks satellite images showed the iceberg heading right for South Georgia. That upcoming collision could have devastating consequences for wildlife that congregates on the island.
Continue ReadingSpaceX aims to launch an epic test flight of its latest Starship prototype on Tuesday (Dec. 8), and you can watch the action live. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/starship-sn8-starship-prototype-test-flight-webcast
Continue ReadingPlace a cushion or crash mat on the floor because your jaw is going to drop like a lead weight in this season 2, episode 5 of “The Mandalorian.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-wars-the-mandalorian-season-2-episode-6-recap
Continue ReadingIt’s a fabric first for China. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-flag-on-moon-chang-e-5-lunar-landing
Continue ReadingThe Magellanic Clouds are two of our closest neighbours, in galactic terms. The pair of irregular dwarf galaxies were drawn into the Milky Way’s orbit in the distant past, and we’ve been looking up at them since the dawn of humanity. Some of our ancestors even gathered pigments and created images of them in petroglyphs and cave paintings.
Continue ReadingA SpaceX Dragon cargo ship arrived at the International Space Station today (Dec. 7) to deliver vital supplies for NASA and try something brand-new: park itself without the help of astronauts. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-cargo-dragon-crs-21-docks-at-space-station
Continue ReadingA new image from the world’s largest solar observatory shows a spectacular, high resolution view of a gigantic sunspot. The sunpspot measures about 16,000 km (10,000 miles) across, large enough that Earth could fit inside. Continue reading “A Sunspot Seen by the Most Powerful Solar Telescope in the World” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.
Continue ReadingIn a year full of terrible new sorrows and burdens, the collapse of Arecibo Observatory’s iconic radio telescope feels like a particularly brutal loss to Puerto Ricans. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/arecibo-observatory-telescope-loss-for-puerto-rico
Continue ReadingIf teensy black holes could be produced inside the world’s largest atom smasher, the Large Hadron Collider, that would be a boon for physics. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/atom-smasher-could-seed-tiny-black-holes
Continue ReadingWhat’s that below those strange clouds?Presidents.If you look closely, you may recognize the heads of four former US Presidents carved into famous Mount Rushmore in South Dakota, USA. More obvious in the featured image are the unusual mammatus clouds that passed briefly overhead.Both were captured together by a surprised tourist with a quick camera in early September.
Continue ReadingThe Stingray Nebula is the youngest known planetary nebula. For half a century astronomers have witnessed its formation, and now they’ve noticed something strange: it’s fading away. Continue reading “20 Years of Hubble Photos Show how the Stingray Nebula is Fading” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.universetoday.com/149147/20-years-of-hubble-photos-show-how-the-stingray-nebula-is-fading/
Continue ReadingIn 2013, the European Space Agency (ESA) deployed the Gaia mission to space, a next-generation observatory that will spend the next five years gathering data on the positions, distances, and proper motions of stars. The resulting data will be used to construct the largest 3D space catalog ever, totaling 1 billion stars, planets, comets, asteroids, quasars, and other celestial objects.
Continue ReadingFast-moving gas from a young star – located in a star-forming region 400 light-years away – is giving astronomers insight into how planets form. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/no-lup-surprising-find-outflowing-gas-young-star
Continue ReadingPrior to Comet 2019 LD2, discovered last year, astronomers had never witnessed a comet in the process of orbiting from being between Jupiter and Neptune to orbiting inside Jupiter’s orbit. Now … witness the power of gravity! Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/comet-2019-ld2-transitioning-orbit-hopping-jupiter-family
Continue ReadingTwo Chinese spacecraft have successfully carried out a docking in lunar orbit to bring home the first samples from the moon in over 40 years. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-chang-e-5-moon-orbit-docking-success
Continue ReadingSpaceX launched its 100th successful Falcon 9 rocket flight to send an upgraded Dragon cargo ship into space for NASA Sunday (Dec. 6). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-dragon-nasa-crs-21-launch-success
Continue ReadingIf Mars is a potential home for alien life, can we land safely anywhere on the surface without introducing contamination of Earth-born bacteria? A new study has some good news and some bad news. The good news is that Mars is likely completely inhospitable to life. The bad news is that Mars is…likely completely inhospitable to life.
Continue ReadingSpaceX will launch its a Dragon spacecraft packed with NASA cargo to the International Space Station today in its first uncrewed mission with its upgraded spacecraft. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-crs-21-nasa-cargo-launch-webcast
Continue ReadingThe discovery could shed new light on the mechanisms of flaring stars. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-voyager-electron-bursts-interstellar-space
Continue ReadingThe pilots and passengers who fly on Virgin Galactic’s SpaceShipTwo vehicle will be nicely color coordinated. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/virgin-galactic-under-armour-pilot-spacesuits
Continue ReadingThese dark pillars may look destructive, but they are creating stars. This pillar-capturing image of the inside of the Eagle Nebula, taken with the Hubble Space Telescope in 1995, shows evaporating gaseous globules (EGGs) emerging from pillars of molecular hydrogen gas and dust. The giant pillars are light years in length and are so dense that interior gas contracts gravitationally to form stars.
Continue ReadingTwo robotic Chinese spacecraft have docked in lunar orbit for the first time ever, in preparation for sending samples from the Moon to Earth. The lunar ascent module for China’s Chang’e-5 mission was captured by the metal claws of the mission’s orbiter at 5:42 a.m. Beijing time December 6th (2142 UTC December 5th), the China National Space Administration reported.
Continue ReadingA little over a decade from now, NASA plans to send astronauts to Mars for the first time. This mission will build on decades of robotic exploration, collect samples from the surface, and return them to Earth for analysis. Given the immense distance involved, any operations on the Martian surface will need to be as self-sufficient as possible, which means sourcing whatever they can locally.
Continue ReadingJapan’s Hayabusa 2 probe zoomed past Earth on December 5th and dropped off a capsule containing samples of an asteroid, finishing a six-year round trip. But the mission is far from over: While Hayabusa 2’s parachute-equipped sample capsule descended to the Australian Outback, its mothership set a new course for an encounter with yet another asteroid in 2031.
Continue ReadingA small capsule bearing pristine pieces of the near-Earth asteroid Ryugu touched down today (Dec. 5) in the Outback of South Australia. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/japan-hayabusa2-asteroid-samples-land-australia
Continue ReadingModern astronomy is going through a new chapter of sample-retrieval missions, which started with the Apollo program. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/golden-age-space-sample-retrieval-missions.html
Continue ReadingSpaceX’s next resupply mission to the International Space Station, scheduled to launch Sunday (Dec. 6), will carry a host of science gear to the astronauts living and working on the orbiting lab. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-nasa-crs-21-cargo-mission-launch-science-webcast
Continue ReadingA new survey of our galaxy by astronomers with VERA in Japan has shown that Earth is both moving faster and is closer to the supermassive black hole at the center of our galaxy than previously thought. But don’t worry, our planet is safe! Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/earth-faster-closer-to-milky-way-central-black-hole
Continue ReadingMons Rumker,a 70 kilometer widecomplex of volcanic domes,rises some 1100 meters abovethe vast, smooth lunar mare known as Oceanus Procellarum,the Ocean of Storms.Daylight came to the area late last month.The lunar terminator, theshadow line between night and day, runs diagonally across theleft side in this telescopic close-up of a waxing gibbous Moonfrom November 27.
Continue ReadingIn the New Testament, the book of John opens with In the beginning was the Word. Whether a poetic musing of philosophy or a declaration of faith, it encapsulates an idea that has been around a long time. If the cosmos was made, either by advanced aliens or a divine creator, might this architect have buried a message within the universe?
Continue ReadingFor a quarter of a century, the ESA-NASA Solar and Heliospheric Observatory (SOHO) has been essential in helping scientists understand the heart of our Solar System, the Sun. The SOHO mission launched 25 years ago this week, and to celebrate, ESA compiled a wonderful mosaic of images, and NASA put together a remarkable SOHO “greatest hits” timelapse video.
Continue ReadingCommander Musilova reports about how the Selene II crew employed humor and resourcefulness to preserve their sanity during a simulated Moon mission at the HI-SEAS habitat. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/hi-seas-selene-ii-moon-analog-mission-commander-report-2
Continue Reading“Star Trek: Discovery” offers a better episode with “The Sanctuary” but it might have benefitted from not following on from last week’s emotion overload. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-trek-discovery-season-3-episode-8-recap
Continue ReadingOn Dec. 4, 1965, NASA launched the crewed Gemini 7 spacecraft on a two-week-long mission in low-Earth orbit. See how it happened in our “On This Day In Space” series! Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/39251-on-this-day-in-space.html
Continue ReadingLiftoff is set for Saturday, Dec. 5, at 11:39 a.m. EST (1639 GMT). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/17933-nasa-television-webcasts-live-space-tv.html
Continue ReadingA misunderstood piece of space junk whizzed by Earth Tuesday (Dec. 1), but don’t worry, it’s just part of an old moon mission’s rocket. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/vintage-nasa-space-junk-2020-so-surveyor-2-close-flyby
Continue ReadingVideo’s views of launch shows flames spewing from multiple angles during ride to orbit Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/soyuz-rocket-gonets-m-satellites-launch-video
Continue Reading2020 closes out with the final total solar eclipse of the decade, as totality crosses the southern tip of South America on December 14th. Did you happen to catch last Monday’s slight penumbral lunar eclipse? Sure, a penumbral may be the most anti-climatic of all of the varieties of eclipses… but this event also sets us up for the ultimate in astronomical events, as a total solar eclipse crosses South America on December 14th, 2020.
Continue ReadingJapan’s Hayabusa2 spacecraft is about to deliver a precious sample of asteroid dust to Earth late Friday, Dec. 4 (EST), and you can watch the event live. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/japan-hayabusa2-asteroid-sample-return-webcasts
Continue ReadingAstra plans to launch its two-stage, 38-foot-tall (12 meters) Rocket 3.2 from the Pacific Spaceport Complex on Alaska’s Kodiak Island between Dec. 7 and Dec. 18. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/astra-orbital-launch-attempt-december-7
Continue ReadingΔιαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spaceport-america-former-director-investigation
Continue ReadingA new set of mission patches hints at how space history will change in the second season of the Apple TV+ series “For All Mankind.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/for-all-mankind-season-2-mission-patches
Continue ReadingAustralian scientists tested all 36 receivers on the ASKAP radio telescope for the first time ever, mapping 85% of the sky in 300 hours. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/fastest-all-sky-map-ever-askap
Continue ReadingBrian Herbert, Kevin J. Anderson, and Raúl Allén deliver a stunning new adaptation of “Dune” like you’ve never seen it before. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/dune-the-graphic-novel-excerpts
Continue ReadingA bright spiral galaxy of the northern sky,Messier 63is nearby,about 30 million light-years distant toward the loyal constellationCanes Venatici.Also cataloged as NGC 5055, the majesticisland universeis nearly 100,000 light-years across, about the sizeof our own Milky Way.Its bright coreand majesticspiral arms lend the galaxyits popular name, The Sunflower Galaxy,while this exceptionally deep exposure also followsfaint, arcing star streams far into the galaxy’shalo.
Continue ReadingDid comets deliver the elements essential for life on Earth? It’s looking more and more like they could have. At least one comet might have, anyway: 67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko. A new study using data from the ESA’s Rosetta mission shows that the comet contains the life-critical element phosphorous. Continue reading “Solid Phosphorus has been Found in Comets.
Continue ReadingNASA just bought the rights to four batches of future moon samples for the low, low price of $25,001. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-will-buy-moon-dirt-masten-ispace-lunar-outpost
Continue ReadingWith new data from the European Gaia spacecraft, astronomers can now explore 1.8 billion cosmic objects in unparalleled detail. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/gaia-data-release-best-milky-way-galaxy-map-yet
Continue ReadingIt took 17 seconds for Arecibo’s massive radio telescope to crumble. It will take much longer for the dust to settle. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/arecibo-observatory-collapse-drone-video-nsf-evaluation
Continue ReadingThe National Science Foundation released two different videos today showing the collapse of the Arecibo Observatory, as it happened on December 1, 2020. Needless to say, the footage is heartbreaking. Continue reading “Now you can Watch Actual Video of Arecibo Collapsing … If You Dare” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.universetoday.com/149093/now-you-can-watch-actual-video-of-arecibo-collapsing-if-you-dare/
Continue ReadingThe Hubble Space Telescope has captured never-before-seen images of the rapid fading of Stingray Nebula. This nebula is a cloud in space, surrounding a dying star. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/disappearing-stingray-neula-20-years-hubble-images
Continue ReadingChina has launched a small spacecraft from the surface of the moon in the critical next step in the ambitious Chang’e 5 mission to bring lunar samples to Earth. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-chang-e-5-moon-lander-launches-from-lunar-surface
Continue ReadingFor the first time in more than 40 years, a robotic spacecraft has blasted off from the Moon – and for the first time ever, it’s a Chinese spacecraft, carrying precious lunar samples back to Earth. The ascent vehicle for the Chang’e-5 mission fired its engine and rose a region called Oceanus Procellarum at 1510 UTC (11:10 p.
Continue ReadingThe much-anticipated 3rd data release from the Gaia space observatory happened today. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/todays-image/graphic-gaias-3rd-data-release-in-numbers
Continue ReadingAlthough radio astronomy has been around since the 1930s, it is only in recent years that astronomers have been able to make high-resolution maps of the radio sky. Sky maps are difficult for radio telescopes because radio antennas need to be focused on an extremely small patch of sky to capture images in high resolution.
Continue ReadingΔιαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/primordial-black-holes-hunt
Continue ReadingAs of today (Dec. 3), scientists have 1.8 billion local stars at their fingertips. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/gaia-stellar-mapping-data-release-edr3
Continue ReadingWhat if black holes aren’t black holes at all, but rather the cosmic equivalent of fuzzy, vibrating balls of string? Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/string-theory-fuzzballs-are-black-holes
Continue ReadingTristan Eaton, a street artist whose creations lifted off on SpaceX’s Crew Dragon, is now ready for his own launch: the sale of limited edition replicas of his space-flown “Human Kind” artwork. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-tristan-eaton-human-kind-sale
Continue ReadingThe window for the third crewed spaceflight of VSS Unity, Virgin Galactic’s latest SpaceShipTwo space plane, opens on Dec. 11. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/virgin-galactic-spaceshiptwo-test-december-2020-launch-date
Continue ReadingSixty million light-years away toward the southerly constellation Corvus,these two large galaxies are colliding.The cosmic train wreck captured in stunning detail in thisHubble Space Telescope snapshottakes hundreds of millions of years to play out.Cataloged as NGC 4038 and NGC 4039, the galaxies’ individual stars don’toften collide though.Their large clouds of molecular gas and dust do,triggering furious episodes of star formation near the center ofthe wreckage.
Continue ReadingIt’s not easy living and working in space for extended periods of time. As NASA’s Twins Study illustrated, microgravity takes a toll on human physiology, which is followed by a painful transition back to normal gravity (just ask Scott Kelly!) Aside from muscle and bone degeneration, there’s diminished organ function, effects on cardiovascular health, the central nervous system, and “subtle changes” on the genetic level.
Continue ReadingChina’s Chang’e-5 robotic moon lander is due to spend only two days collecting samples of lunar rock and soil before it sends its shipment on its way back to Earth, but it’s making the most of the time. Just hours after landing on December 1st, the probe started using its robotic scoop and drill to dig up material at Mons Rümker, a lava dome in a region called Oceanus Procellarum, or the Ocean of Storms.
Continue ReadingIn this decade and the next, humanity is poised to go to space like never before. National space agencies will be sending astronauts back to the Moon for the first time since the Apollo Era, private launch services will spearhead the commercialization of Low Earth Orbit (LEO), missions to the outer Solar System will search for evidence of extraterrestrial life, and crewed missions to Mars are on the horizon.
Continue ReadingThe Martian underground may have been habitable billions of years ago even if the planet’s surface was a dry, frigid wasteland. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-heat-underground-habitable-hotspots-groundwater
Continue ReadingHere on Earth, geologists seek out deep channels into Earth’s rock, carved over the ages by flowing water. The exposed rock walls are like a visual timeline of a region’s geological history. On Mars, the surface water is long gone. But it flowed long enough to expose layers of rock just like here on Earth.
Continue ReadingA photo captured by amateur astronomer Alexander Krivenyshev shows two big sunspots on Earth’s star. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/big-sunspot-ar2786-skywatcher-sun-photo
Continue ReadingNew subscription service debuts with a galaxy-themed skin, too! Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/fortnite-star-wars-mandalorian-baby-yoda-space
Continue ReadingChina’s Chang’e 5 lander has returned its first panorama from its landing site on the moon. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-chang-e-5-moon-landing-site-panorama-photos
Continue ReadingA spectacular video from China’s Chang’e 5 lander reveals its successful touchdown on the moon as it softly set down to collect the first lunar samples in 44 years. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-chang-e-5-moon-landing-lunar-sample-video
Continue ReadingIt’s often said that we haven’t yet detected dark matter particles. That isn’t quite true. We haven’t detected the particles that comprise cold dark matter, but we have detected neutrinos. Neutrinos have mass and don’t interact strongly with light, so they are a form of dark matter. While they don’t solve the mystery of dark matter, they do play a role in the shape and evolution of our universe.
Continue ReadingWhen depicting the women whose work helped to advance supersonic flight research and landing the first humans on the moon, do you show them as the “hidden figures” or bring them into the light? Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/hidden-figures-gold-medal-designs
Continue ReadingWhere did the famous mystery Wow! signal, detected in 1977, come from? Astronomer Alberto Caballero might have pinpointed the host star. It’s a sunlike star 1,800 light-years away, in the direction to the center of our Milky Way. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/source-of-wow-signal-in-1977-sunlike-star-2mass-19281982-2640123
Continue ReadingColonists on Mars could one day generate fuel and oxygen from saltwater on the Red Planet, a new study finds. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-colonists-fuel-oxygen-production
Continue ReadingArecibo Observatory’s massive radio telescope has collapsed; with it has gone a crucial tool in understanding asteroid risks to Earth — and it would take a serious government initiative to replace. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/arecibo-observatory-loss-nasa-planetary-defense
Continue ReadingElon Musk said on Tuesday that he’s “highly confident” SpaceX will launch people toward the Red Planet in 2026, adding that the milestone could come as early as 2024 “if we get lucky.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-launch-astronauts-mars-2024
Continue ReadingWho’s watching who? The featured image of the Moon through a gap in a wall of rock may appear like a giant eye looking back at you. Although, in late October, it took only a single exposure to capture this visual double, it also took a lot of planning. The photographic goal was achieved by precise timing – needed for a nearly full moon to appear through the eye-shaped arch, by precise locating – needed for the angular size of the Moon to fit iconically inside the rock arch, and by good luck – needed for a clear sky and for the entire scheme to work.
Continue ReadingThe FalconEye 2 satellite safely made it to orbit tonight (Dec. 1) after a predecessor was destroyed during launch in 2019. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/ariane-5-rocket-launches-uae-falconeye-2-satellite
Continue ReadingSpaceX has really hit its stride lately! Throughout the Summer of 2020 and well into the Fall, the company has experienced a string of successes with the construction and testing of its Starship prototypes. This has included multiple cryogenic load tests, static fire tests, test tank pressure tests, and even two 150 m (~500 ft) hop tests.
Continue ReadingGut-wrenching pictures and video documented the beginning of the end for the Arecibo Observatory, one of the world’s most iconic telescopes. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/arecibo-observatory-radio-telescope-collapse-photos
Continue ReadingChapter 2, Season 5 starts tomorrow (Dec. 2) Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/fortnite-galactus-live-event-space-battle-bus
Continue ReadingConsumption and disintegration. Next time you want to be the life of the party—if you’re hanging out with cool nerds that is—just drop that phrase into the conversation. And when they look at you quizzically, just say that’s the eventual fate of the Solar System. Then adjust your cravat and take another sip of your absinthe.
Continue ReadingPlanetary system formation is a process that involves astounding and complex forces. Humans have only just started trying to understand what goes on in this extraordinarily important phase of the development of new worlds. As such, we are continuing to make new discoveries and come up with better models that better fit the observations that our instruments are able to collect.
Continue ReadingAll hands have to be on deck if the world is going to tackle degradation, and one of the biggest emitters is also one of the least well known – international shipping. A 2018 study estimated that pollution emitted from cargo ships resulted in 400,000 annual premature deaths from lung cancer and heart disease.
Continue ReadingSee what’s up in the night sky for December 2020, including stargazing events and the moon’s phases, in this Space.com gallery courtesy of Starry Night Software. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/33974-best-night-sky-events.html
Continue ReadingFor the third time in seven years, a Chinese robotic spacecraft has landed on the Moon — but now things will get really interesting: If the Chang’e-5 mission succeeds, the probe will deliver fresh samples from the Moon to Earth for the first time in 44 years. Chang’e-5’s paired lander and ascent vehicle touched down in a lunar region known as Oceanus Procellarium, near Mons Rümker, at 1513 UTC (11:13 p.
Continue ReadingEarly this morning, the 900-ton instrument platform suspended above the Arecibo Observatory collapsed and crashed down on the iconic telescope’s giant dish. The collapse occurred at about 7:55 a.m. local time, officially ending any possible hopes of refurbishing the famous observatory in Puerto Rico. Images of the collapse and subsequent damage started appearing on social media this morning; the National Science Foundation then confirmed via tweet that indeed the observatory had collapsed.
Continue ReadingCurry recalls his 18-year “Star Trek” odyssey captured in Titan’s new coffee table volume Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-trek-the-artistry-of-dan-curry-book-interview-exclusive
Continue ReadingThe telescope has been inoperable since mid-November, when multiple engineering companies reported that safety in and around it could not be guaranteed. Now their fears have come to pass. No one was injured. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/human-world/arecibo-telescope-receiver-platform-crashes-onto-dish
Continue ReadingChina has landed on the moon again — and this time the country plans to bring home some souvenirs. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-chang-e-5-lands-on-moon-to-collect-lunar-samples
Continue ReadingTour the universe with the latest in telescope technology — and at a great discount Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/celestron-computerized-telescope-deal
Continue ReadingAfter two cable failures in the span of four months, Puerto Rico’s most venerable astronomy facility has collapsed in an uncontrolled structural failure. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/arecibo-radio-telescope-collapses
Continue ReadingSpaceX’s new Texas launch site will undergo an environmental review to prepare for the first flights of the company’s new Starship spacecraft. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-starship-texas-site-faa-environmental-review
Continue ReadingIndia plans to launch a new orbiter to Venus a year later than planned in 2024, according to media reports, although the country’s space agency hasn’t published an update to its website yet. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/india-venus-orbiter-shukrayaan-2024-launch
Continue ReadingBlack holes shorn of event horizons could lurk throughout the universe. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/do-naked-singularities-exist
Continue ReadingAre stars still forming in the Milky Way’s satellite galaxies? Found among the Small Magellanic Cloud’s (SMC’s) clusters and nebulas,NGC 346 isa star forming region about 200 light-years across,pictured here in the center of a Hubble Space Telescope image.A satellite galaxy of the Milky Way, the Small Magellanic Cloud(SMC)is a wonder of the southern sky, a mere210,000 light-years distant in the constellation of the Toucan (Tucana).
Continue ReadingGiant black holes can launch jets that extend for tens of thousand of light-years, blasting clean out of their host galaxies. These jets can last for tens of millions of years. Recently astronomers have spotted the first-ever jet in the process of forming, creating a cavity in the span of only twenty years.
Continue ReadingMy Dad’s a pretty good woodworker, and recently completed a wooden table that looks surprisingly like Jupiter, Great Red Spot, atmospheric bands and all. Continue reading “My Dad Made a Table That Looks Like Jupiter” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.universetoday.com/149023/my-dad-made-a-table-that-looks-like-jupiter/
Continue ReadingAn Arianespace Soyuz rocket will launch the Falcon Eye 2 Earth-imaging satellite for the United Arab Emirates tonight (Nov. 30), at 8:33 p.m. EST (0133 GMT on Dec. 1). Watch it live! Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/17933-nasa-television-webcasts-live-space-tv.html
Continue ReadingThe galaxy NGC 1052-DF4 surprised scientists by having almost no dark matter to complement its stellar population. Recently a team of astronomers has provided an explanation: a nearby galaxy has stripped NGC 1052-DF4 of its dark matter, and is currently in the process of destroying the rest of it too. Continue reading “Astronomers find a galaxy that had its dark matter siphoned away”
Continue ReadingWelcome back to our Fermi Paradox series, where we take a look at possible resolutions to Enrico Fermi’s famous question, “Where Is Everybody?” Today, we examine the possibility that the reason for the Great Silence is that many planets out there are just too watery! In 1950, Italian-American physicist Enrico Fermi sat down to lunch with some of his colleagues at the Los Alamos National Laboratory, where he had worked five years prior as part of the Manhattan Project.
Continue Reading“The Mandalorian” slows the pace slightly to deliver a thrilling, plot-packed episode featuring the long-awaited, eagerly-anticipated appearance of Ahsoka Tano. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-wars-the-mandalorian-season-2-episode-5-recap
Continue ReadingJapan’s Hayabusa 2 spacecraft is nearly back home, with precious cargo aboard! The sample-return mission departed asteroid Ryugu (162173 Ryugu) a little over a year ago, with soil samples and data that could provide clues to the early days of our Solar System. On December 6, 2020, the sample return container is set to land in the Australian outback.
Continue ReadingThe sun unleashed its most powerful solar eruption in more than three years on Sunday (Nov. 29). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/sun-fires-off-solar-flare-m4-worst-three-years
Continue ReadingWhere are we? Cosmically, we’re in our home galaxy, typically known as the Milky Way. The center of our galaxy is marked by a supermassive black hole, which the Sun orbits at a distance of about 30,000 light-years. The official distance, set by the International Astronomical Union in 1985, is 27,700 light-years.
Continue ReadingThe Chang’e 5 moon lander and orbiter have parted ways in lunar orbit … for now. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-chang-e-5-moon-lander-separates-from-orbiter
Continue ReadingFor a little over $100, you can get started in skywatching with a great-quality instrument Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/celestron-astromaster-76az-deal
Continue ReadingGet 10% off one of the most unique telescopes on the market, a discount of over $100 at Amazon Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/celestron-ambassador-80az-deal
Continue ReadingThe very best Cyber Monday deals on Orion telescopes and binoculars — whatever your budget and whoever the recipient Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/orion-deals-telescopes-binoculars
Continue ReadingOn Nov. 30, 1954, an Alabama woman received an out-of-this-world surprise. See how it happened in our “On This Day In Space” series! Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/39251-on-this-day-in-space.html
Continue ReadingNew technologies could allow exploration of skylights, lava tubes and caverns on the moon — underground environments that human explorers may be able to exploit in the not-too-distant future. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/tiny-moon-rover-pitranger-explore-lunar-underworld
Continue ReadingIgnorance may feel like bliss, but preparedness offers better odds of surviving what is to come. And when it comes to planetary defense, ignorance just became a bit more inevitable. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/arecibo-observatory-loss-for-planetary-defense-asteroids
Continue ReadingYou can take over the galaxy for just $11.99 a month Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/fortnite-crew-space-galaxia-skin-subscription-servic
Continue ReadingGet the Rebel Alliance and Resistance packs for just $20.99 today only Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-wars-action-figures-cyber-monday-deal
Continue ReadingWhatever your budget, experience in astronomy or targets that interest you most, there’s a great telescope out there just for you — we’ve rounded up the very best Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/15693-telescopes-beginners-telescope-reviews-buying-guide.html
Continue ReadingOxygen ranks right up there as one of the most important resources for use in space exploration. Not only is it a critical component of rocket fuel, it’s also necessary for astronauts to breathe anywhere outside Earth’s atmosphere. Availability of this abundant resource isn’t a problem – it’s widely available throughout the solar system.
Continue ReadingThe sky is filled with faintly glowing gas, though it can take asensitive camera and telescope to see it.For example, this twelve-degree-wide view of thenorthern part of the constellationCygnusreveals a complex array of cosmic clouds of gasalong the plane of our Milky Way galaxy.The featured mosaic of telescopic images was recorded through two filters: an H-alpha filter that transmits only visible red light fromglowing hydrogen atoms,and a blue filter that transmits primarily light emitted by the slightamount of energized oxygen.
Continue ReadingGet your space dreams flying with this basic set of rockets and accessories Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/best-model-rockets
Continue ReadingLego’s highly sought-after International Space Station building set is often sold out, but now you can get it for 16% off its usual price. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/lego-international-space-station-set-deal
Continue ReadingFrom Yoda teaching a lesson in the Force to Kylo Ren fighting a Praetorian Guard, there’s a Funko Pop! for all of your favorite Star Wars moments. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-wars-funko-pop-deals
Continue ReadingFor a limited time you can save $27 on this acclaimed space colony adventure game! Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/terraforming-mars-board-game-black-friday-deal
Continue ReadingShow your friends The Dark Side for only $149.99, while supplies last. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-wars-kylo-ren-lightsaber-cyber-monday-deal
Continue ReadingAnalog astronauts are currently facing challenges during a simulated Moon mission at the HI-SEAS habitat. Commander Musilova reports about the sacrifices the crew is making to survive the mission. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/hi-seas-selene-ii-moon-analog-mission-commander-report-1
Continue ReadingEarth observation data will flow more quickly using laser technology instead of radio, according to JAXA Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/jaxa-launches-laser-communications-satellite
Continue ReadingThe oldest light in the universe is that of the cosmic microwave background (CMB). This remnant glow from the big bang has traveled for more than 13 billion years. Along the way, it has picked up a few tales about the history and evolution of the cosmos. We just need to listen to what it has to say.
Continue ReadingWhether you’re looking for a telescope, binoculars or both, we have the best prices from top online retailers Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/meade-deals-telescopes-binoculars
Continue ReadingThis award-winning game costs just $41.99 on Amazon Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/gravitrax-marble-run-black-friday-deal
Continue ReadingSpace fans and board game fans collide in Twilight Imperium Fourth Edition, an epic battle for intergalactic domination. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/twilight-imperium-space-board-game-black-friday-deal
Continue Reading‘Star Wars’ dominates fan favorites, along with space-themed toys, games and astronomy gear Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/best-space-gifts-black-friday-deals
Continue ReadingThe beloved D-O droid from “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” (2019) is on sale for an early Black Friday deal. You can find D-O on Amazon, as long as supplies last. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-wars-lego-d-o-set-deal
Continue ReadingHoliday shopping season is now in full swing, and if you’re looking for the right gift for the space nerd in your life, Space.com has you covered. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/34620-space-gifts.html
Continue ReadingLooking for a gift for a science or space-obsessed kid? From VR science kits and Baby Yoda Legos to plush astronaut dogs, Space.com has you covered. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/34669-kids-gifts.html
Continue ReadingAstronomers have discovered a previously unknown galactic collision between the Milky Way and the mysterious ‘Kraken galaxy.’ Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/milky-way-ancient-kraken-merger.html
Continue ReadingIt sounds like science fiction: giant solar power stations floating in space that beam down enormous amounts of energy to Earth. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/solar-power-stations-in-space-could-be-the-answer-to-our-energy-needs.html
Continue ReadingMake a saving of 5% on the usual retail price of $199.99 and get a free moon map worth $10.99 Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/orion-starblast-telescope-deal
Continue ReadingCould you survive a jump off the tallest cliff in the Solar System?Quite possibly. Verona Rupes onUranus’ moonMirandais estimated to be 20 kilometers deep – ten times the depth of theEarth’s Grand Canyon. GivenMiranda’s low gravity, it would take about 12 minutes for a thrill-seeking adventurer to fall from the top, reaching the bottom at the speed of aracecar – about 200 kilometers per hour.
Continue ReadingOur recommended binoculars for touring the night sky and watching wildlife in action Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/26021-best-binoculars.html
Continue ReadingDrones, books, games, toys and more dominate the multispecies Federation universe Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/best-star-trek-gifts
Continue Reading“Science is not only compatible with spirituality; it is a profound source of spirituality. When we recognize our place in an immensity of light years and in the passage of ages, when we grasp the intricacy, beauty and subtlety of life, then that soaring feeling, that sense of elation and humility combined, is surely spiritual.
Continue ReadingChina’s Chang’e 5 spacecraft has entered orbit around the moon ahead of an historic attempt to collect samples from the moon and return to Earth. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-chang-e-5-moon-sample-return-lunar-orbit
Continue ReadingChina’s robotic Chang’e 5 will be the 1st sample-return from the moon since the 1970s. It launched successfully last week atop a Chinese Long March 5 rocket. Now it’s reported to have entered orbit around the moon. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/china-moon-mission-change-5-sample-return
Continue ReadingFrom great brands like Celestron and Orion, get a great deal on your next piece of skywatching kit Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/best-black-friday-deals-telescope
Continue ReadingWhether you’re looking to give a telescope or binoculars as a gift or buying kit for yourself, here are the very best daily deals on Sky-Watcher products Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/skywatcher-deals-telescopes
Continue ReadingLike all stars, our Sun is powered by the fusion of hydrogen into heavier elements. Nuclear fusion is not only what makes stars shine, it is also a primary source of the chemical elements that make the world around us. Much of our understanding of stellar fusion comes from theoretical models of atomic nuclei, but for our closest star, we also have another source: neutrinos created in the Sun’s core.
Continue ReadingThe ability to cancel and induce magnetic fields from a distance could improve biomedicine. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/magnetic-fields-created-from-afar
Continue ReadingGrand spiral galaxiesoften seem to get all the glory, flaunting theiryoung, bright, blue star clusters in beautiful, symmetric spiral arms.But small galaxies form stars too, like nearby NGC 6822, also known asBarnard’sGalaxy.Beyond the rich starfields in the constellation Sagittarius,NGC 6822 is a mere 1.5 million light-years away, a member of ourLocal Groupof galaxies.
Continue ReadingOne of the biggest threats to the International Space Station (ISS) comes from micrometeoroid impacts. A small hole in the wrong place can throw the resident astronauts into a life threatening situation. Currently, there is no active program to monitor these types of impacts, though scientists think they must be common given the ubiquity of small objects in the ISS’s orbit.
Continue ReadingHow much would you be willing to spend to remove a piece of space debris? Does $102 million sound like enough? That is how much a contract between the European Space Agency (ESA) and a Swiss start-up named ClearSpace SA is worth, and the entire contract is to simply remove a single piece of space debris.
Continue ReadingTen billion years ago the young Milky Way survived a titanic merger with a neighboring galaxy, eventually consuming the whole thing. Now, remnants of that fossil galaxy still swim in our galaxy’s core – and astronomers have discovered that almost a third of the Milky Way’s current population came from that dismantled rival.
Continue ReadingAstronomers have to be extra clever to map out the invisible dark matter in the universe. Recently, a team of researchers have improved an existing technique, making it up to ten times better at seeing in the dark. Continue reading “A new way to map out dark matter is 10 times more precise than the previous-best method”
Continue ReadingMichael Burnham returns to a familiar place in search of scientific data from a mysterious scientific project called SB-19 in “Star Trek: Discovery” season 3, episode 7. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-trek-discovery-season-3-episode-7-recap
Continue ReadingThere’s no real reason most of us need to know what the Moon will look like on any particular day at any particular hour next year. No reason other than intellectual curiosity, that is. So if you have a healthy supply of that, then you’ll enjoy NASA’s latest contribution to staring at the internet and wondering where the time went.
Continue ReadingEarly on Monday morning (Nov. 30), careful skywatchers across all of North America can watch the full moon undergo a slight penumbral eclipse. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/beaver-moon-lunar-eclipse-november-2020-what-to-expect
Continue ReadingNovember’s full moon on Nov. 30 will undergo a penumbral lunar eclipse, two days after reaching aphelion, when the moon is farthest from Earth. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/38454-november-full-moon.html
Continue ReadingOne of Space.com’s recommended computerized telescopes is on offer, starting at just $499 Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/celestron-nexstar-telescope-deal
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Continue ReadingThe Jupiter moon Europa may cough water into space from small pockets in its icy crust, a new study suggests. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/jupiter-moon-europa-plumes-crust
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Continue ReadingThis Long March-5 rocket blasted off from theWenchang launch sitein southernmost Hainan province on TuesdayNovember 24, at 4:30 am Beijing Time,carrying China’sChang’e-5 mission to the Moon.The lunar landing mission is named for the ancient Chinese goddess of the moon.Its goal is to collectabout 2 kilograms (4.4 pounds) oflunar material from the surface and return itto planet Earth, the first robotic sample return mission to theMoon since the Soviet Union’sLuna 24 missionin 1976.
Continue ReadingObservations have already confirmed the existence of a sub-surface ocean on Europa, and there has been rampant speculation about whether they could contain life. While there have been tentative plans to send a submersible spacecraft to this ocean, we are still a long way from uncovering what lies in those depths.
Continue ReadingIt’s no secret that in this decade, NASA and other space agencies will be taking us back to the Moon (to stay, this time!) The key to this plan is developing the necessary infrastructure to support a sustainable program of crewed exploration and research. The commercial space sector also hopes to create lunar tourism and lunar mining, extracting and selling some of the Moon’s vast resources on the open market.
Continue ReadingOver the last few years, astronomers have observed distant solar systems in their early stages of growth. ALMA (Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array) has captured images of young stars and their disks of material. And in those disks, they’ve spotted the tell-tale gaps that signal the presence of growing young planets. As they ramped up their efforts, astronomers were eventually able to spot the young planets themselves.
Continue ReadingAsteroid 2000 WO107 will pass Earth safely on November 29 at 11 times the moon’s distance. Look here for charts and more information. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/asteroid-2000-wo107-nov-2020-flyby-then-closer
Continue ReadingIn a new video, five of the spacefarers living on the orbiting laboratory share what packaged food they would be eating. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/thanksgiving-in-space-2020-astronauts-meal-video
Continue ReadingIf she could stand, the towering astronaut on Olay’s first Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade float would need a rocket about the same size as the tallest skyscraper in New York City. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/macys-thanksgiving-day-parade-olay-astronaut-float
Continue ReadingOn Nov. 26, 2011, the NASA Curiosity rover launched to Mars. See how it happened in our “On This Day In Space” series! Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/39251-on-this-day-in-space.html
Continue ReadingWhat did the starry sky look like on the occasion of the very first Thanksgiving? Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/first-thanksgiving-night-sky
Continue ReadingSpace technology and prepared foods developed for astronauts will also help keep Americans safe this Thanksgiving, as many prepare for a socially distanced meal. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/thanksgiving-food-safety-nasa-video
Continue ReadingSurprisingly reminiscent of The Great Nebula in Orion,The Great Turkey Nebula spans this creative field of view. Of courseif it were the Orion Nebula it would be our closestlarge stellar nursery, found at the edge of a large molecular clouda mere 1,500 light-years away.Also known as M42,the Orion Nebula is visible to the eye as the middle"star” in the sword of Orion the Hunter, a constellationnow rising in planet Earth’sevening skies.
Continue ReadingA group of sunspots has emerged on the Earth-facing side of the sun, just in time for Thanksgiving. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/thanksgiving-sun-sunspot-treat-2020
Continue ReadingIn recent years, one of the most impressive developments for space exploration has been the rise of the commercial space industry (aka. NewSpace). Beyond fulfilling contracts with space agencies like NASA to provide commercial and crewed launch services, private aerospace companies are also fostering innovation that is helping to reduce the cost of sending payloads to space.
Continue ReadingA gift guide for space fans who love game nights Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/best-space-board-games
Continue ReadingEveryone loves lasers. And the only thing better than a bunch of lasers is a bunch of lasers on one of the world’s (soon to be) largest telescopes, the E-ELT. Well, maybe a bunch of lasers on a time-travelling T. Rex that appears in your observatory and demands to know the locations and trajectories of incoming asteroids.
Continue ReadingA penumbral lunar eclipse in the early morning hours of November 30th marks the start of the last eclipse season for 2020. Howling at the Moon Sunday night? Sunday night into Monday morning November 30th features not only the penultimate Full Moon for 2020, but the final lunar eclipse of the year, with a penumbral eclipse of the Moon.
Continue ReadingThe surface of the Sun is a turbulent dance of gravity, plasma, and magnetic fields. Much like the weather on Earth, its behavior can seem unpredictable, but there are patterns to be found when you look closely. Continue reading “Solar astronomers can now predict future sunspots. There should be a big one in a couple of days”
Continue ReadingWe already know that Gale Crater on Mars used to hold a lake or series of lakes a few billion years ago. Now, NASA’s Curiosity rover has found evidence for ancient giant floods that washed through the region as well. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/megafloods-gale-crater-mars-life-curiosity-rover
Continue ReadingLast week, scientists from the National Solar Observatory predicted a large sunspot would emerge before Thanksgiving. Now the sunspot – AR2786 – is in view. Here’s how they did it. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/nso-predicts-large-sunspot-thanksgiving-nov2020
Continue ReadingSee the moon and Mars rendezvous in the evening sky this Wednesday (Nov. 25). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/moon-mars-conjunction-thanksgiving-eve-2020
Continue ReadingScott Kelly, the NASA astronaut who spent nearly a year in orbit in 2015-16, has a new audio course available about leading and achieving in space — and on the ground. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/scott-kelly-astronaut-knowable-audio-course
Continue ReadingThe United Arab Emirates’ first foray beyond Earth’s orbit is going so smoothly that the nation’s Hope Mars mission will tackle some bonus observations before it reaches its destination. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/hope-uae-mars-spacecraft-extra-science
Continue ReadingAstronomers report a strange new feature of the aurora-like STEVE, which they are calling ‘streaks.’ Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/steve-picket-fence-streaks-mystery
Continue ReadingGive your kids the gift of science with these fully immersive virtual and augmented reality science kits. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/vr-universe-bill-nye-vr-science-kits-for-kids
Continue ReadingHow far can you see? The Andromeda Galaxy at 2.5 million light years away is the most distant object easily seen with your unaided eye. Most other apparent denizens of the night sky – stars, clusters, and nebulae – typically range from a few hundred to a few thousand light-years away and lie well within our own Milky Way Galaxy.
Continue ReadingSpaceX just launched one of its Falcon 9 rockets for a record seventh time. The booster carried a stack of 60 Starlink internet satellites into orbit and then nailed a landing at sea. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-starlink-100th-falcon-9-rocket-launch
Continue ReadingChina’s Chang’e-5 probe is on its way to the Moon for a mission that could bring back the first samples of lunar rocks and dirt in more than 40 years. The 8.2-metric-ton spacecraft was sent into space from south China’s Wenchang Space Launch Center at 4:30 a.m. local time November 24th (20:30 Universal Time November 23rd) atop a Long March 5 rocket.
Continue ReadingSpaceX’s latest Starship prototype fired its engines for the fourth time on Tuesday evening (Nov. 24), keeping the vehicle on track for a landmark test flight next week. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-starship-sn8-fourth-static-fire
Continue ReadingFor only the second time in history, astronomers have discovered a new, natural-origin, minimoon orbiting the Earth. The minimoon, known as 2020CD3 (CD3 for short), was first discovered by Kacper Werizchos and Teddy Pruyne using data from the Catalina Sky Survey. Once CD3’s orbit was determined to be geo-centric, Queens University Belfast Post-Doctoral Research Fellow Dr.
Continue ReadingThanks to multiple robotic missions that have explored Mars’ atmosphere, surface, and geology, scientists have concluded that Mars was once a much warmer, wetter place. In addition to having a thicker atmosphere, the planet was actually warm enough that flowing water could exist on the surface in the form of rivers, lakes, and even an ocean that covered much of the northern hemisphere.
Continue ReadingSpaceX will launch 60 new Starlink internet satellites into orbit on a used Falcon 9 rocket tonight (Nov. 24) and you can watch it live online here. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/17933-nasa-television-webcasts-live-space-tv.html
Continue ReadingTechnology that could help humanity get a handle on the growing space-junk problem will get an orbital test early next year. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/astroscale-elsa-d-space-junk-mission-2021-launch
Continue ReadingWe use the term ‘supermassive black hole’ with a kind of casual familiarity. But stop and think about what they really are: Monstrous, beguiling singularities where the understood laws of physics and cosmology are brought to their knees. A region where gravity is so powerful that it warps everything around it, drawing material in—even light itself—and sometimes spitting out jets of energy at near-light-speed.
Continue ReadingAviation startup Boom Supersonic plans to fly a supersonic jet demonstrator in 2021, the company recently announced. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/boom-supersonic-xb-1-demonstration-flight-2021
Continue ReadingHere’s a look at the Lego Star Wars sets for 2020. Build, or build not — there is no try! Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/lego-star-wars-sets-2020.html
Continue ReadingSatellites spotted gashes in the damaged Arecibo Observatory, which will be decommissioned. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/arecibo-telescope-damage-from-space-satellite-photos
Continue ReadingOn Nov. 24, 1947, the U.S. Navy launched the first Aerobee rocket. See how it happened in our “On This Day In Space” series! Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/39251-on-this-day-in-space.html
Continue ReadingChina has been the only country to land on the Moon for over 40 years – since the Soviet Luna programme. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/change-5-china-moon-sample-return-mission-to-the-moon-winning-new-space-race
Continue ReadingAdvocates hope to ensure the fate of astronomy in Puerto Rico in the wake of an announcement that the massive radio telescope at Arecibo Observatory would be decommissioned. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/arecibo-observatory-supporters-petitioning-white-house
Continue ReadingRocket Lab is now confident that its reusability dreams can come true. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/rocket-lab-booster-recovery-success-for-reusability
Continue ReadingWill our Sun look like this one day? The Helix Nebula is one of brightest and closest examples of aplanetary nebula, a gascloud created at the end of the life of a Sun-like star.The outer gasses of the starexpelled into space appear from ourvantage point as if we are looking down a helix.
Continue ReadingA new generation of optically fast, distortion-free, lightweight, binocular telescopes is poised to change the way you experience the sky. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/oberwerk-bt-82xl-ed-binocular-telescope-review.html
Continue ReadingA new video from the National Geographic Channel shows musicians virtually coming together to score “The Real Right Stuff.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/the-real-right-stuff-virtual-soundtrack-orchestra-video
Continue ReadingIn many ways, stars are the engines of creation. Their energy drives a whole host of processes necessary for life. Scientists thought that stellar radiation is needed to create compounds like the amino acid glycine, one of the building blocks of life. But a new study has found that glycine detected in comets formed in deep interstellar space when there was no stellar energy.
Continue ReadingThe first lunar sample-return mission since the 1970s is underway. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-chang-e-5-moon-sample-return-mission-launch
Continue ReadingMars is an arid place, and aside from a tiny amount of water vapour in the atmosphere, all water exists as ice. But it wasn’t always this arid. Evidence of the planet’s past wet chapter dots the surface. Paleolakes like Jezero Crater, soon to be explored by NASA’s Perseverance Rover, provide stark evidence of Mars’ ancient past.
Continue ReadingA new study of geologically young lava flows in Elysium Planitia suggests that Mars might still have residual volcanic activity below its surface. The finding could also correlate with seismic activity detected by the InSight lander in the same region and may have implications for possible martian life. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.
Continue ReadingOne of the tenets of our cosmological model is that the universe is expanding. For reasons we still don’t fully understand, space itself is stretching over time. It’s a strange idea to wrap your head around, but the evidence for it is conclusive. It is not simply that galaxies appear to be moving away from us, as seen by their redshift.
Continue ReadingA mysterious object discovered in September has now become a new mini-moon for Earth. It appears to be a lost-and-found 60s-era rocket from the Surveyor 2 moon mission, launched from Earth more than 50 years ago. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/2020-so-mini-moon-asteroid-or-space-junk
Continue ReadingLooking for your first telescope but unsure where to start? Space.com has made the search easier with our top pick of great reflectors, refractors and computerized telescopes Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/31229-best-beginner-telescopes.html
Continue ReadingWhat if you could hop a ride on NASA’s Juno spacecraft? Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/jupiter-flyby-video-from-nasa-juno-probe
Continue ReadingScientists have discovered a cold, faint “super-planet” that has remained elusive to traditional infrared survey methods. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/super-planet-found-using-radio-telescopes
Continue ReadingGeorge Seielstad knows what it’s like to have a massive telescope fall apart on your watch. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/arecibo-observatory-green-bank-telescope-collapse-lessons
Continue ReadingWhy do colorful cloud bands encircle Jupiter?Jupiter’s top atmospheric layer is divided into light zones and dark belts that go all the way around the giant planet.It is high horizontal winds – in excess of 300 kilometers per hour – that cause the zones to spread out planet-wide.What causes these strong winds remains a topic of research.
Continue ReadingSpaceX called off the launch of its next Starlink satellite fleet late Sunday (Nov. 22), delaying a potentially record-setting flight for the mission’s Falcon 9 rocket. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-starlink-15-launch-scrub
Continue ReadingThis past summer, the Arecibo Observatory suffered major damage when an auxiliary cable that supports the platform above the telescope broke and struck the reflector dish. Immediately thereafter, technicians with the observatory and the University of Central Florida (UCF) began working to stabilize the structure and assess the damage. Unfortunately, about two weeks ago (on Nov.
Continue ReadingA group of amateur and professional astronomers have collaborated to create what may be the highest resolution global map of Mars ever created with images taken from Earth. The images were taken with the 1-meter telescope at the Pic-du-Midi observatory in the Pyrenees of France, during several nights in October and November, 2020 when Mars was at opposition, or its closest approach to Earth.
Continue ReadingThe Mandalorian visits the estuary moon of Trask in “Chapter 11: The Heiress” and finds an important character in the “Star Wars” universe. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-wars-the-mandalorian-season-2-episode-4-recap
Continue ReadingA new mathematical framework helps physicists define the degree of quantumness of a system Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/quantifying-quantumness
Continue ReadingThe Real Right Stuff,” the new National Geographic documentary now on Disney Plus soars past the Mercury astronaut stories depicted in the eight-episode “The Right Stuff.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/the-real-right-stuff-film-natgeo-disney-plus
Continue ReadingWhere did all the stars go? What used to be considered a hole in the skyis now known to astronomers as a dark molecular cloud. Here, a high concentration ofdust andmolecular gasabsorb practically all the visible lightemitted from background stars. The eerily dark surroundings help make the interiors ofmolecular clouds some of the coldestand most isolated places in the universe.
Continue ReadingA SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched the advanced Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich ocean-mapping satellite for NASA Saturday (Nov. 21) Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-launches-sentinel-6-michael-freilich-ocean-satellite
Continue ReadingWhether you’re looking for a telescope, binoculars or both, we have the best prices from top online retailers Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/meade-deals-telescopes-binoculars
Continue ReadingWhether you’re looking to give a telescope or binoculars as a gift or buying kit for yourself, here are the very best daily deals on Sky-Watcher products Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/skywatcher-deals-telescopes
Continue ReadingThe very best Black Friday deals on Orion telescopes and binoculars — whatever your budget and whoever the recipient Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/orion-deals-telescopes-binoculars
Continue ReadingThe ongoing pandemic has slowed testing for NASA’s Space Launch System megarocket, but the process is resuming and has checked off a key milestone: powering up the core stage. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/nasa-megarocket-sls-tests-core-green-run-hot-fire-test
Continue ReadingSpaceX is gearing up for a potential launch double header this weekend. Here’s how to watch them live. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-double-rocket-launch-starlink-sentinel-6-webcasts
Continue ReadingThe first rover to explore the moon of another planet has started practicing for its landing, even though that historic touchdown is at least six years away. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-moon-phobos-rover-landing-tests-begin
Continue ReadingA brilliant yellowish celestial beacon, Mars stilldazzles in the night.Peering between clouds the wandering planet wasbriefly joined by the flash of a meteor in this moonlessdark sky on November 18.The single exposure was taken as the Earth swept up dust fromperiodic comet Tempel-Tuttle during the annualLeonid Meteor Shower.The view of a rugged western horizon looks alongthe Yulong mountain range in Yunnan province, southwestern China.
Continue ReadingIn September, an international team announced that based on data obtained by the Atacama Millimeter-submillimeter Array (ALMA) in Chile and the James Clerk Maxwell Telescope (JCMT) in Hawaii, they had discovered phosphine gas (PH3) in the atmosphere of Venus. The news was met with its fair share of skepticism and controversy since phosphine is considered a possible indication of life (aka.
Continue ReadingA SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch the Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, on Saturday (Nov. 21) at 12:17 p.m. EST (1717 GMT). Watch it live! Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-sentinel-6-launch-webcast
Continue ReadingLondon-based Titan Books releases a detailed account of one of Starfleet’s most revered captains in author Uma McCormack’s “The Autobiography of Kathryn Janeway.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-trek-kathryn-janeway-autobiography-excerpt
Continue ReadingThe first season of “The Right Stuff” comes to an end with the flight of the first American into space. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/the-right-stuff-episode-8-recap
Continue Reading“Star Trek: Discovery” episode 6, entitled “Scavengers” sees Burnham and Georgiou embark on a rogue mission to find Book, leaving Saru to pick up the pieces. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-trek-discovery-seaon-3-episode-6-recap
Continue ReadingZero-g Baby Yoda put a smile on our faces, and that was the plan all along. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-crew-1-astronauts-baby-yoda
Continue ReadingA microphone aboard the Mars 2020 rover Perseverance, which will touch down in February 2021, captured the whirring sound made by part of the robot’s heating system. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-rover-perseverance-microphone-sounds
Continue ReadingA bright green meteor streaked across the southern coast of Tasmania, Australia, and researchers caught the fireball on camera as it broke up over the ocean. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/bright-meteor-video-tasman-sea-november-2020.html
Continue ReadingRecently at UT, author Matt Williams has been writing a series called “Beyond Fermi’s Paradox”, which takes a look at possible resolutions to one of the most famous questions in science: “Where is everybody?” As Matt discusses, there are multiple hypothetical solutions, but there may eventually come a day when we can definitively answer it.
Continue ReadingThis may be the best global Mars map made with a telescope based onplanet Earth.The image data were captured by a team of observers over six long nightsat the Pic du Midi mountaintop observatorybetween October 8 and November 1,when thefourth rock from the Sunhad not wandered far from its 2020opposition and its biggest and brightest appearance in Earth’s night sky.
Continue ReadingRocket Lab just delivered a passel of satellites to orbit and took a big step toward booster reusability. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/rocket-lab-launch-booster-recovery
Continue ReadingIn the coming years, some truly awesome next-generation telescopes are going to be gathering their first light. Between space telescopes like James Webb and Nancy Grace Roman, and ground-based telescopes like the Extremely Large Telescope (ELT) and the Giant Magellan Telescope (GMT), astronomers will be able to study aspects of the Universe that were previously inaccessible.
Continue ReadingBack in September, the Pan-STARRS1 survey telescope noticed an object that followed a slight but distinctly curved path in the sky, a telltale sign that it was captured by Earth’s gravity. Initially, this object was thought to be a near-Earth Asteroid (NEA) and was given a standard designation by the Minor Planet Center (2020 SO).
Continue ReadingIf you asked someone who was reasonably scientifically literate how Earth got its water, they’d likely tell you it came from asteroids—or maybe comets and planetesimals, too—that crashed into our planet in its early days. There’s detail, nuance, and uncertainty around that idea, but it’s widely believed to be the most likely reason that Earth has so much water.
Continue ReadingIconic Arecibo telescope is now slated for decommissioning. But its multi-faceted legacy will live on. In 1974, for example, Arecibo sent earthlings’ first intentional message to the cosmos. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/this-date-in-science-first-radio-signal-beamed-to-space
Continue ReadingThe saga continues. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/lawsuit-apollo-11-sample-bag-moon-dust
Continue ReadingOne of the ways we categorize stars is by their metallicity. That is the fraction of heavier elements a star has compared to hydrogen and helium. It’s a useful metric because the metallicity of a star is a good measure of its age. Continue reading “Some of the Milky Way’s oldest stars aren’t where they’re expected to be”
Continue ReadingThe National Science Foundation (NSF) will decommission Arecibo Observatory’s massive radio dish after damage has made the facility too dangerous to repair, the agency announced today (Nov. 19). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/arecibo-observatory-radio-telescope-to-be-destroyed
Continue ReadingMartian dust storms have helped to strip water from the red planet. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-dust-storms-drive-water-loss
Continue ReadingSpaceX plans to launch the first operational flight of its Crew Dragon astronaut taxi to the International Space Station on Nov. 14, 2020. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/news/live/spacex-crew-1-mission-updates
Continue ReadingThe astronauts of SpaceX’s Crew-1 mission for NASA will hold a press conference from space today (Nov. 19) and you can watch it live here. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/17933-nasa-television-webcasts-live-space-tv.html
Continue ReadingWorrisome news regarding broken cables and engineering options at Arecibo Observatory, the iconic big radio dish in Puerto Rico. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/arecibo-observatory-broken-cables-aug-nov-options
Continue ReadingIf watery plumes do burst from Europa’s surface, they might originate not in the moon’s underground ocean, but instead in pockets of brine trapped in the moon’s crust. If that’s so, it could be a source of frustration for those who want to probe Europa’s ocean for possible life. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.
Continue ReadingA heavy-lift Long March 5 rocket topped with the robotic Chang’e 5 lunar sample-return mission rolled out to its pad at Wenchang Space Launch Center in China’s Hainan province on Tuesday (Nov. 17). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-moon-sample-return-change-5-rollout
Continue ReadingTwo cosmonauts opened a new door to the outside of the International Space Station while preparing for the replacement of a 19-year-old docking module during a spacewalk on Wednesday (Nov. 18). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/cosmonauts-spacewalk-prepare-module-removal-space-station
Continue ReadingArecibo Observatory is facing a mid-life crisis — or something much worse. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/arecibo-observatory-science-impact-and-culture
Continue ReadingRocket Lab will launch an ambitious mission on Thursday (Nov. 19), and you can watch the action live. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/rocket-lab-launch-booster-recovery-return-to-sender-webcast
Continue ReadingThe icy surface of Jupiter’s moon Europa may glow on its nightside, the side facing away from the sun. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/jupiter-moon-europa-glows-radiation
Continue ReadingLeaving planet Earthfor a moment, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket arcedinto the early evening sky last Sunday at 7:27 pm EST.This 3 minute 20 second exposure traces the launch streakover Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Complex 39A.The rocket carried four astronauts en route tothe International Space Station on the first flight of a NASA-certifiedcommercial human spacecraft system.
Continue ReadingA remarkable microbe named Deinococcus radiodurans (the name comes from the Greek deinos meaning terrible, kokkos meaning grain or berry, radius meaning radiation, and durare meaning surviving or withstanding) has survived a full year in the harsh environment of outer space aboard (but NOT inside) the International Space Station. This plucky prokaryote is affectionately known by fans as Conan the Bacterium, as seen in this classic 1990s NASA article.
Continue ReadingBack in July 2017, satellites watched as an enormous iceberg broke free from Antarctica’s Larsen C ice shelf on the Antarctic Peninsula. The trillion-ton behemoth has been drifting for over three years now. While it stayed close to its parent ice shelf for the first couple of years, it’s now heading directly for a collision with South Georgia Island.
Continue ReadingWhen stars reach the end of their lifespan, they undergo gravitational collapse at their cores. The type of explosion that results is one of the most awesome astronomical events imaginable and (on rare occasions) can even be seen with the naked eye. The last time this occurred was in 1604 when a Type Ia supernova took place over 20,000 light-years away – commonly-known as Kepler’s Supernova (aka.
Continue ReadingThe very best deals on Orion telescopes and binoculars — whatever your budget and whoever the recipient Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/orion-deals-telescopes-binoculars
Continue ReadingScientists have uncovered new evidence of the mysterious fluorescent debris that makes up the Blue Ring Nebula. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/16-year-mystery-blue-ring-nebula-solved
Continue ReadingA magnetar is a neutron star with a magnetic field thousands of times more powerful than those of typical neutron stars. Their fields are so strong that they can generate powerful, short-duration events such as soft gamma repeaters and fast radio bursts. While we have learned quite a bit about magnetars in recent years, we still don’t understand how neutron stars can form such intense magnetic fields.
Continue ReadingHow did life arise on Earth? How did it survive the Hadean eon, a time when repeated massive impacts excavated craters thousands of kilometres in diameter into the Earth’s surface? Those impacts turned the Earth into a hellish place, where the oceans turned to steam, and the atmosphere was filled with rock vapour.
Continue ReadingNew analysis of data gathered from New Horizons’ 2015 flyby of Pluto shows evidence of Earth-like snow-capped mountains and the potential for glaciers made of methane ice. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/pluto-landscape-more-like-earths-than-previously-thought
Continue ReadingWill we get to see what happened to the crew of the crashed spacecraft from the future? Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/hbo-sphere-adaptation-series
Continue ReadingTwo Russian cosmonauts are taking a spacewalk outside the International Space Station Wednesday (Nov. 18), and you can watch their six-hour excursion live online. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/cosmonauts-space-station-spacewalk-expedition-64-webcast
Continue ReadingThese planets, including Earth, benefit from the star’s warmth and light. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/rogue-planets-hunting-the-galaxys-most-mysterious-worlds
Continue ReadingAn epic photo shows the ESO’s Very large Telescope firing four orange lasers at a distant star system. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/carina-nebula-laser-explosion
Continue ReadingΔιαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/black-holes-gravitational-molecules-evidence
Continue ReadingStratolaunch has started construction on a prototype of a Mach 6 vehicle designed to launch from the world’s biggest airplane. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/stratolaunch-begins-building-hypersonic-plane-prototype
Continue ReadingMost star clusters are singularly impressive. Open clusters NGC 869 and NGC 884, however, could be considered doubly impressive. Also known as “h and chi Persei”, this unusual double cluster, shown above, is bright enough to be seen from a dark location without even binoculars. Although their discovery surely predates recorded history, the Greek astronomer Hipparchus notably cataloged the double cluster.
Continue ReadingOn Nov. 17, 1967, NASA’s Surveyor 6 spacecraft made the first liftoff from the lunar surface. See how it happened in our “On This Day In Space” series! Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/39251-on-this-day-in-space.html
Continue ReadingThe recent surge of COVID-19 infections has impelled Virgin Galactic to reschedule the third crewed test flight of its VSS Unity space plane, which had been targeted for Nov. 19-23. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/virgin-galactic-delays-spaceflight-covid
Continue ReadingFast radio bursts are some of the most mysterious events known in astronomy, but they are slowly becoming better understood. Case in point: recent observations of a fast radio burst in the Milky Way reveals the powerhouse behind the blasts: a flaring magnetar. Continue reading “Fast radio bursts within the Milky Way seem to be coming from magnetars”
Continue ReadingWow. A low-flying space rock set a record last Friday (appropriately, the 13th), when 2020 VT4 passed just under 400 kilometers (250 miles) over the Southern Pacific. Continue reading “A Record Close Shave: Asteroid 2020 VT4 Just Skimmed by Earth” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.universetoday.com/148808/a-record-close-shave-asteroid-2020-vt4-just-skimmed-by-earth/
Continue ReadingThe Theory of Relativity predicted the existence of black holes and neutron stars. Einstein gets the credit for the theory because of his paper published in 1915, even though other scientists’ work helped it along. But regardless of the minds behind it, the theory predicted black holes, neutron stars, and the gravitational waves from their mergers.
Continue ReadingChina conducted its 34th launch of the year on Nov. 12, sending the Tiantong-1 (02) mobile communications satellite into an orbit high above Earth. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-aces-34th-launch-of-2020
Continue ReadingThe CEO of the new space strategy game says international spaceflight missions helped inspire a new game focusing on space agency management. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-horizon-space-agency-game-launch
Continue ReadingThe future that NASA dared to dream of for a decade has finally become reality. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-crew-1-arrival-space-station-new-era
Continue ReadingGlover came aboard the International Space Station early Tuesday morning (Nov. 17), becoming the first African American ever to begin a full six-month stint on the orbiting lab. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/victor-glover-first-black-crewmember-space-station
Continue ReadingNo one was expecting the snap on Nov. 6 as engineers at the Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico weighed their options for dealing with damage to the facility from a cable failure over the summer. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/arecibo-observatory-evaluating-serious-damage.html
Continue ReadingObservations by the Hubble Space Telescope reveal intense infrared radiation from an unusual kilonova probably created by the collision of neutron stars. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/unusual-kilonova-infrared-light-neutron-stars-grb
Continue ReadingAmong the many payloads that will fly to the moon aboard Astrobotic’s robotic Peregrine lander next year are capsules containing DNA samples and symbolic portions of cremated remains. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/moon-memorial-spaceflight-astrobotic-lunar-cremated-remains
Continue ReadingResearchers in the U.S. and Spain have discovered a plethora of previously unknown microbes living in wet clay layers below Chile’s arid Atacama Desert. The finding will help future rovers search for life on Mars. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/microbes-clay-atacama-desert-life-on-mars
Continue ReadingWhat’s creating these long glowing streaks in the sky?No one is sure. Known as Strong Thermal Emission Velocity Enhancements (STEVEs), these luminous light-purple sky ribbons may resemble regular auroras, but recent research reveals significant differences.A STEVE’s great length and unusual colors, when measured precisely, indicate that it may be related to a subauroral ion drift (SAID), a supersonic river of hot atmospheric ions thought previously to be invisible.
Continue ReadingSpaceX’s Crew Dragon capsule has successfully delivered a crew of four astronauts to the International Space Station for the first time. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-crew-1-dragon-docks-with-space-station
Continue ReadingAn Arianespace Vega rocket suffered a major failure shortly after launch on Monday (Nov. 16), leading to loss of satellites for Spain and France. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/vega-rocket-launch-anomaly-november-2020
Continue ReadingWhile en route to the International Space Station, the four astronauts of NASA’s Crew-1 mission — along with special passenger Baby Yoda — showed viewers around their SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-baby-yoda-crew-1-dragon-spaceship-video-tour
Continue ReadingIn July of 2015, NASA’s New Horizons probe made history when it became the first mission ever to conduct a close flyby of Pluto. This was followed by the spacecraft making the first-ever encounter with a Kuiper Belt Object (KBO) – known as Arrokoth (aka. 2014 MU69) – on Dec.31st, 2018.
Continue ReadingNASA and NOAA are monitoring the powerful Hurricane Iota as the record-breaking storm approaches Nicaragua and Honduras. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/hurricane-iota-seen-from-space
Continue ReadingOne of the most famous annual meteor showers is reaching its peak — the Leonids. These ultrafast meteors are due to crest overnight tonight and into early Tuesday morning (Nov. 16-17). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/leonid-meteor-shower-2020-peaking-now
Continue ReadingHolding a pristine piece of Mars in a lab on Earth is among the most ambitious dreams of planetary scientists, and NASA and its European counterpart want to make the dream a reality. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-sample-return-mission-independent-review
Continue ReadingEarth is the only planet traveling within its nearly circular orbit around the sun. But what if Earth shared its orbit with another planet? Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/what-if-earth-shared-orbit-another-planet
Continue ReadingThe month was July, the place was the Greek island of Crete, and the sky was spectacular.Of course there were the usual stars like Polaris, Vega, and Antares – and that common asterism everyone knows: the Big Dipper.But this sky was just getting started. The band of the Milky Way Galaxy stunned as it arched across the night like a bridge made of stars and dust but dotted with red nebula like candy.
Continue ReadingThe asteroid – 2020 VT4 – is estimated to be between 16 and 36 feet (5-11 meters). It skimmed the top of our atmosphere on Friday, November 13, 2020. Astronomers spotted it one day later. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/asteroid-2020-vt4-skimmed-atmosphere-fri-nov-13-2020
Continue ReadingNASA’s Mars rover Curiosity has taken another selfie, just a few months before its six-wheeled cousin joins it on the Red Planet. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-rover-curiosity-mary-anning-selfie-photo
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Continue ReadingChina’s Chang’e 4 moon rover has been snapping new images highlighting the spacecraft’s travels and discoveries on the lunar far side. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-moon-far-side-photos-yutu-2-rover.html
Continue ReadingPresident Donald Trump and President-elect Joe Biden both celebrated SpaceX’s astronaut launch for NASA on Sunday night (Nov. 15), though the tone of their remarks was quite different. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/trump-biden-crew-1-spacex-astronaut-launch-reactions
Continue ReadingEarlier this evening (Sunday, November 15th, 2020), NASA and SpaceX achieved another historical milestone. Six months after successfully sending astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley to the ISS with the Cargo-2 mission, the US demonstrated the restoration of domestic launch capability by sending the fully-crewed Crew Dragon spacecraft (Resilience) on an operational mission to the ISS.
Continue ReadingA SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and Crew Dragon capsule launched its first operational space taxi flight for NASA Sunday (Nov. 15). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-crew-1-astronaut-nasa-launch-success
Continue ReadingTo date, astronomers have confirmed the existence of 4,301 extrasolar planets in 3,192 star systems, with another 5,650 candidates awaiting confirmation. In the coming years, next-generation telescopes will allow astronomers to directly observe many of these exoplanets and place tighter constraints on their potential habitability. In time, this could lead to the discovery of life beyond our Solar System!
Continue ReadingThe Mandalorian visits the estuary moon of Trask in “Chapter 11: The Heiress” and finds an important character in the “Star Wars” universe. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-wars-the-mandalorian-season-2-episode-3-recap
Continue ReadingSpace.com’s Chelsea Gohd is joining a crew of researchers for a two-week analog mission to Mars at the HI-SEAS. Follow it live here! Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/news/live/hi-seas-sensoria-mars-analog-mission-2020
Continue ReadingThe astronauts set to launch on SpaceX’s first operational crewed mission for NASA are poised to make history — both as a crew of four and as individuals. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-crew-1-astronauts-nasa-firsts
Continue ReadingSpaceX will launch a crew of four astronauts today (Nov. 15) on its first operational flight for NASA and you can watch the historic flight online. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-crew-1-nasa-astronaut-launch-day-webcast
Continue ReadingFor almost a century, astronomers have understood that the Universe is in a state of expansion. Since the 1990s, they have come to understand that as of four billion years ago, the rate of expansion has been speeding up. As this progresses, and the galaxy clusters and filaments of the Universe move farther apart, scientists theorize that the mean temperature of the Universe will gradually decline.
Continue ReadingThe new moon occurs on Sunday, Nov. 15, just two days before the Leonid meteor shower reaches its peak. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/17561-new-moon-explained-lunar-phases.html
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Continue ReadingSo how is space exploration likely to change going forward? Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-force-to-artemis-what-biden-presidency-means-for-space
Continue ReadingNamed for the ancient goddess of fertility, the planet Venus could not be more hostile to life as we know it. Aside from being the hottest planet in the Solar System, Venus has also an atmosphere that is 92 times denser than Earth’s, and regularly experiences sulfuric acid rain. But as we’ve learned from multiple surveys, Venus was once a much milder climate and even had vast oceans on its surface.
Continue ReadingUnited Launch Alliance (ULA) successfully sent an Atlas V rocket into space today (Nov. 13), following a series of delays due to hardware issues and poor weather conditions at the launch site. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/atlas-v-rocket-nrol-101-launch-success
Continue ReadingSpaceX’s first four-astronaut launch for NASA is delayed 24 hours due to bad weather for Crew-1 rocket recovery efforts, NASA says. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-nasa-delay-crew-1-astronaut-launch
Continue ReadingIn principle, creating a stellar-mass black hole is easy. Simply wait for a large star to reach the end of its life, and watch its core collapse under its own weight. If the core has more mass than 2 – 3 Suns, then it will become a black hole. Smaller than about 2.
Continue ReadingSpaceX CEO Elon Musk has announced that he has received mixed results from tests meant to diagnose infections of the novel coronavirus. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/elon-musk-spacex-positive-covid-test-confusion-crew-1-launch
Continue ReadingThe planned launch of a U.S. spy satellite this afternoon (Nov. 13) could kick off a spaceflight binge, if we’re lucky. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/4-rocket-launches-4-days-spacex-rocket-lab-webcasts
Continue ReadingNickelodeon’s new family-friendly sci-fi series finds untrained kids aboard a spaceship that accidentally launches on a mission to investigate an asteroid passing Earth. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/the-astronauts-nickelodeon-space-tv-show-showrunner-interview
Continue ReadingThe cast of Nickelodeon’s “The Astronauts” needed to learn how to act while in space. Fortunately, unlike the characters they play, they had a real astronaut to help them get ready. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nickelodeon-the-astronauts-show-tips-chris-cassidy.html
Continue ReadingA relic of the early days of spaceflight has likely come back to pay a brief visit to its planet of origin, according to months of observations of a near-Earth object dubbed 2020 SO. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/earth-captures-surveyor-moon-rocket-space-junk.html
Continue ReadingIn a few years, NASA will be sending a spacecraft to explore Jupiter’s icy moon Europa. Known as the Europa Clipper mission, this orbiter will examine the surface more closely to search for plume activity and evidence of biosignatures. Such a find could answer the burning question of whether or not there is life within this moon, which is something scientists have speculated about since the 1970s.
Continue ReadingThe first operational commercial crew mission will not only bring astronauts to the International Space Station but also a suite of unique science experiments for the crew to work on. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-crew-1-astronaut-mission-science
Continue ReadingAn all-star roster of talent lends magic to Boom! Studios’ new “Firefly: Watch How I Soar” graphic novel showcasing hotshot pilot Hoban ‘Wash’ Washburn. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/firefly-watch-how-i-soar-wash-graphic-novel-first-look
Continue ReadingThis isn’t the best episode of “Discovery,” but it tantalizes about what might come next. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-trek-discovery-season-3-episode-5-reca
Continue ReadingSpaceX fired the engines on its latest Starship prototype for the third time Thursday night (Nov. 12), but the test was a bumpy one. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-starship-sn8-third-static-fire-problem
Continue ReadingΔιαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-spacex-crew-1-coronavirus-travel-warning
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Continue ReadingNASA and SpaceX will hold a press conference Friday (Nov. 13) to discuss the upcoming launch of SpaceX’s Crew-1 astronaut mission, which is slated to liftoff on Nov. 14. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/17933-nasa-television-webcasts-live-space-tv.html
Continue ReadingFollowing the Leonid meteors in 2020. We witnessed an amazing astronomical spectacle in the early morning skies over the Kuwaiti desert in November 1998. That year, the Leonid meteors put on a spectacular display, topping an estimated 1,000 meteors per hour near sunrise. On most years, however, the Lion whimpers with a few paltry meteors per hour, but once every 33 years or so, the mighty Leonids can roar with an amazing display reaching storm level proportions.
Continue ReadingInspire others to look up by giving the gift of a telescope or astronomy binoculars. We’ve rounded up some of the best deals. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/38901-celestron-deals-telescopes-binoculars.html
Continue ReadingScientists may have caught the blinding flash of a dense magnetic star forming from the collision of two neutron stars. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/extra-bright-kilonova-from-neutron-star-collision
Continue ReadingJim Bridenstine is leaving the post of NASA chief administrator. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/bridenstine-to-step-down-as-nasa-administrator
Continue ReadingSpaceX is targeting Saturday, November 14, 2020 for the historic launch of Crew-1, the 1st operational, contracted mission to launch as part of NASA’s Commercial Crew Program. Here’s how to watch the launch. If all goes according to plan, the crew will dock with the International Space Station on Sunday.
Continue ReadingThe life-hunting Mars 2020 Perseverance rover, which launched on July 30, is scheduled to land inside Jezero Crater on the afternoon of Feb. 18, 2021. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-rover-perseverance-100-days-landing
Continue ReadingThe evidence is tentative but intriguing. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/supernova-explosions-affect-earth-atmosphere
Continue ReadingThe search for dark matter is at a crossroads. Now, physicists have a new way to tell what the invisible stuff is made of. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/dark-matter-haloes-imprint-galactic-gas
Continue ReadingThe two “inferior” planets are teaming up with the moon and one of the brightest stars in the sky to put on a lovely show in the predawn morning skies of Thursday and Friday (Nov. 12-13). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/moon-mercury-venus-gathering-november-2020
Continue ReadingSpaceX fired up the Falcon 9 rocket that will launch its next astronaut mission for NASA on Wednesday (Nov. 11), setting the stage for a Nov. 14 liftoff. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-test-fires-crew-1-falcon-9-rocket
Continue ReadingGo deeper into the stories of your favorite characters. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-wars-empire-strikes-back-from-a-certain-point-of-view-excerpt
Continue ReadingFounded in 2016, Menlo Park, California-based LeoLabs, is a mind-blowing company. They have built, and continue to expand, a network of ground-based, phased array radars worldwide to keep track of the thousands of operational satellites, defunct satellites, spent rocket bodies, and pieces of debris in orbit around the Earth. Not only is their radar technology ground-breaking, but they have built a spectacular, if not a little terrifying, digital visualization of the traffic in space that is free for the public to explore.
Continue ReadingUnited Launch Alliance is delaying the launch of an Atlas V mission 24 hours due to inclement weather from Hurricane Eta. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nrol-101-spy-satellite-lauch-delay-hurricane-eta
Continue ReadingMeteorites often offer terrific glimpses into worlds we are unable to otherwise access. Sometimes those worlds are simply fragments of asteroids that didn’t burn up when they entered the atmosphere. But sometimes, they come from the Moon or Mars. Part of what makes these types of meteorites interesting is that they don’t necessarily come from what we now think of as two of our nearest neighbors.
Continue ReadingThe seasonal ozone hole over the Antarctic will persist well into November, according to satellite and weather balloon observations from NASA and NOAA. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/antarctica-seasonal-ozone-hole-november-2020
Continue ReadingThe four astronauts scheduled to launch to the International Space Station on SpaceX’s next crewed mission Saturday (Nov. 14) say they are ready to fly. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-crew-1-astronauts-ready-launch
Continue ReadingAnother main cable that supports the Arecibo Observatory broke last week, falling onto the reflector dish and causing more damage. This is the second time a cable has snapped on the iconic radio observatory in just three months. The new damage is an unfortunate and devastating setback for the observatory, just as repairs from the first accident were about to begin.
Continue ReadingPlaymobil is celebrating “Back to the Future’s 35th anniversary with three new sets to let you recreate Marty McFly’s time-traveling adventures. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/playmobil-back-to-the-future-sets
Continue ReadingThe EmDrive doesn’t just violate our fundamental understanding of the universe; the experiments that claim to measure an effect haven’t been replicated. When it comes to the EmDrive, keep dreaming. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/can-emdrive-space-propulsion-concept-work
Continue ReadingExoplanet K2-141b is fiery hot world that circles so close to its star that 1 side of the planet features a deep ocean of molten lava. Meanwhile, the other side is freezing cold. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/k2-141b-lava-planet-with-magma-ocean-rocky-rain-supersonic-winds-super-earth
Continue ReadingLike many worlds in our solar system, Mars has prominent impact craters. A particularly unusual example is shown in this new image from ESA’s Mars Express: an ancient triplet composed of 3 overlapping craters. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/mars-express-ancient-triple-impact-crater
Continue ReadingSpaceX’s latest Starship prototype just fired its engines for the second time, potentially paving the way for a 9-mile-high (15 kilometers) test flight in the near future. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-starship-sn8-static-fire-engine-test
Continue ReadingPresident-elect Joe Biden has announced the team that will bring him up to speed on all things NASA ahead of his January 2021 inauguration. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/president-elect-biden-nasa-transition-team
Continue ReadingBoeing’s next Starliner test flight for NASA won’t launch until early 2021 due to software checks, a NASA official said Tuesday (Nov. 10). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/boeing-orbital-flight-test-2-early-2021-launch
Continue ReadingSpaceX’s next astronaut flight for NASA is “go” for launch this weekend. The company has been certified for regular flights to and from the International Space Station. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-certifies-spacex-crew-1-astronaut-mission-go-for-launch
Continue ReadingBrown dwarfs are interesting objects. They are generally defined as bodies massive enough to trigger the fusion of deuterium or lithium in their cores (and are thus not a planet) but too small to fuse hydrogen in their cores (and therefore not a star). They are the middle children of cosmic bodies.
Continue ReadingAustralia’s iconic 64-meter Parkes radio telescope has been given a new traditional name to recognize the Wiradjuri, who own the land on which the telescope sits. The Wiradjuri are some of Australia’s First People who have occupied the continent and its adjacent islands for over 65,000 years. The telescope received the name Murriyang, which represents the ‘Skyworld’ where a prominent creator spirit of the Wiradjuri Dreaming, Biyaami (Baiame), lives.
Continue ReadingIn the next few years, Mars will be visited by three new rovers, the Perseverance, Tianwen-1, and Rosalind Franklin missions. Like their predecessors – Pathfinder and Sojourner, Spirit and Opportunity, and Curiosity – these robotic missions will explore the surface, searching for evidence of past and present life. But even after years of exploring, an important question remains: where is the best place to look?
Continue ReadingBacteria successfully extracted resources from rocks in microgravity and at simulated Mars gravity, suggesting that “biomining” has real potential to aid off-Earth settlement, a new study reports. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-mining-microbes-space-station-experiment
Continue ReadingThe United Arab Emirates’ first Mars mission will reach the Red Planet on Feb. 9, 2021, according to an Emirates government update. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/uae-mars-hope-mission-halfway-to-red-planet
Continue ReadingThe SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule that will carry four astronauts to the International Space Station this weekend has made it to the launch pad. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-crew-1-dragon-capsule-rocket-rolls-out
Continue ReadingNASA is all set for its first operational commercial crew mission with SpaceX, and will celebrate by broadcasting numerous events for the launch, dubbed Crew-1. Here’s how you can tune in. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-nasa-crew-1-mission-launch-webcasts
Continue ReadingSee photos of the SpaceX Crew-1 mission, the first operational flight of a Crew Dragon spacecraft to the International Space Station. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-crew-1-astronaut-mission-photos
Continue ReadingChina’s lunar rover helped animators add what Walt Disney once called the “plausible impossible” to the new animated film “Over the Moon.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/netflix-over-the-moon-film-china-yutu-rover
Continue ReadingAfter nearly 11 months without a rocket launch, ISRO is back in action. The space agency successfully launched 10 satellites to orbit Saturday (Nov. 7), including a new Earth observation satellite. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/india-pslv-rocket-1st-launch-2020
Continue ReadingThe icy Jupiter moon Europa is an astrobiological beacon, quite literally glowing in the deep darkness far from the sun, a new study suggests. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/jupiter-moon-europa-glows-in-the-dark
Continue ReadingLight pollution is the arch nemesis of astronomy, spoiling both the enjoyment of the night sky and the professional study of our universe. For years we’ve assumed that streetlights are the main culprit behind light pollution, but a recent study has shown that streetlights contribute no more than 20% of all the pollution, and if we want to solve this vexing astronomical problem, we have to think harder.
Continue ReadingIn May of 2019, SpaceX began launching its Starlink constellation with the launch of its first 60 satellites. To date, the company has launched over 800 satellites and (as of this summer) is producing them at a rate of about 120 a month. By late 2021 or 2022, Elon Musk hopes to have a constellation of 1,440 satellites providing near-global service and perhaps as many as 42,000 providing internet to the entire planet before the decade is out.
Continue ReadingThe famed Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico has suffered another major blow in a difficult year that has seen two snapped cables damage the fragile dish. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/arecibo-telescope-suffers-more-damage-cable-failure
Continue ReadingIn the coming years, astronauts will be returning to the Moon for the first time since the closing of the Apollo Era. Beyond that, NASA and other space agencies plan to establish the necessary infrastructure to maintain a human presence there. This will include the Artemis Gateway in orbit (formerly the Lunar Gateway) and bases on the surface, like NASA’s Artemis Base Camp and the ESA’s International Moon Village.
Continue ReadingWhile the Taurid meteor shower doesn’t have a lot of shooting stars to offer, the few that will streak across the sky may be bright and spectacular. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/34587-taurid-meteor-shower-guide.html
Continue ReadingIn mid-November, the fickle Leonid meteor shower hits Earth once again. The annual shower will peak Nov. 16-17. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/34500-leonid-meteor-shower-guide.html
Continue Reading20 years ago, three astronauts stepped aboard the ISS. It’s since hosted residents from many countries, creating humanity’s first history of living in space. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/20-years-iss-what-its-future-holds-nov-2-2020
Continue ReadingA crew of four astronauts arrived at Kennedy Space Center in Florida Sunday (Nov. 8) in advance of SpaceX’s second astronaut launch for NASA this week. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-nasa-crew-1-astronauts-launch-site-arrival
Continue ReadingNASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine won’t remain in the agency’s lead role in the Biden administration even if asked, Aerospace Daily & Defense Report reported on Sunday (Nov. 8). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-chief-bridenstine-step-aside-president-biden
Continue ReadingMore perspectives often make for stronger problem solving — and it never hurts if one of those perspectives comes from high above the issue. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/earth-observation-for-native-american-tribes.html
Continue ReadingThe largest stars in the universe tend to be loners, and new research points to the reason why. Although massive stars are born in clusters of many smaller brethren, they quickly get kicked out, forced to spend their lives alone. Continue reading “Massive stars get kicked out of clusters” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.
Continue ReadingThe best place for life on Mars might be more than a kilometre below its surface! Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-evidence-for-subglacial-lakes
Continue ReadingNovember 2 marks 20 years since the first residents arrived on the International Space Station (ISS). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/how-to-live-in-space-what-we-learned-from-20-years-of-the-international-space-station
Continue ReadingChapter 10 of “The Mandalorian” is 40 minutes of epic “Star Wars” escapism. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-wars-the-mandalorian-season-2-episode-2
Continue ReadingIf you enjoyed Netflix’s “Space Force,” you’re in for a treat. A new space comedy series about moon exploration will drop Sunday (Nov. 8), and you can watch the first episode for free. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/moonbase-8-showtime-premiere-free
Continue ReadingResearchers have found evidence for an ancient microbial ecosystem in a hydrothermal system beneath Mexico’s Chicxulub Crater, thought to be the site of the impact that killed the dinosaurs 66 million years ago. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/dinosaur-killing-chicxulub-impact-crater-hydrothermal-microbial
Continue ReadingThe Vera C. Rubin Observatory, formerly the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope (LSST), will commence operations sometime next year. Not wanting to let a perfectly good acronym go to waste, its first campaign will be known as the Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST). This ten-year survey will study everything from dark matter and dark energy to the formation of the Milky Way, and small objects in our Solar System.
Continue ReadingAlthough Mars is much smaller than Earth, it has two moons. Deimos and Phobos were probably once asteroids that were captured by the gravity of Mars. The red planet has also captured nine other small bodies. These asteroids don’t orbit Mars directly, but instead, orbit gravitationally stable points on either side of the planet known as Lagrange points.
Continue ReadingLego is bravely bringing a new holiday special to the “Star Wars” universe. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/lego-star-wars-holiday-special-2020
Continue ReadingAST & Science’s planned SpaceMobile network could threaten the “A-Train” group of Earth-observing satellites, according to NASA. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/ast-science-satellite-constellation-collision-threat-nasa-warning
Continue ReadingEarthSky community members have captured the giant sunspot region – AR 2781 – currently making its way across the sun’s visible surface. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/photos-sunspots-ar2781-solar-cycle-25
Continue ReadingUsing the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA), a team of scientists has identified a mysterious molecule in Titan’s atmosphere. It’s called cyclopropenylidene (C3H2), a simple carbon-based compound that has never been seen in an atmosphere before. According to the team’s study published in The Astronomical Journal, this molecule could be a precursor to more complex compounds that could indicate possible life on Titan.
Continue ReadingChina launched a Long March 6 rocket early Friday (Nov. 6), successfully sending 13 satellites into orbit. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-long-march-6-rocket-launches-13-satellites
Continue ReadingAs the race to launch the first astronaut into space heats up, NASA faces more challenges and delays in the sixth episode of National Geographic’s “The Right Stuff.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/the-right-stuff-episode-6-recap
Continue ReadingScientists already had Psyche classified as a metallic asteroid, but new observations with the Hubble telescope reveal its rusty surface and provide scientists with a unique view into what Earth-like planets are like during their formation. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/hubble-asteroid-psyche-iron-nickel-rust-protoplanet
Continue ReadingOn Nov. 6, 1572, the German astronomer Wolfgang Schulër observed a supernova with his bare eyes. See how it happened in our “On This Day In Space” series! Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/39251-on-this-day-in-space.html
Continue ReadingNew theory suggests cosmic bubbles during the birth of our universe are responsible for creating dark matter. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/new-dark-matter-theory
Continue ReadingAstronomers say they’ll have to keep an eye on the near-Earth asteroid Apophis to see how much of a danger the space rock poses to our planet during a close pass in 2068. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/asteroid-apophis-acceleration-2068-impact-chance
Continue ReadingVirgin Galactic aims to launch its VSS Unity space plane on its third test flight to suborbital space between Nov. 19 and Nov. 23, according to an update the company released on Thursday (Nov. 5). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/virgin-galactic-suborbital-spaceflight-november-2020
Continue ReadingOn October 29, NASA re-established contact with its Voyager 2 spacecraft, after the probe was left flying solo for 7 months while repairs were made to the radio antenna in Australia used to control it. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/nasa-reestablishes-contact-with-voyager2-spacecraft-oct2020
Continue ReadingIn less than four years, NASA intends to send the first woman and the next man to the Moon as part of Project Artemis. This will be the first crewed mission to the lunar surface since Apollo 17, the last mission of the Apollo Program, in 1972. It’s also the culmination of decades of planning, research, development, and robotic missions that helped pave the way.
Continue ReadingA SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lit up the evening sky above Florida tonight (Nov. 5) to carry an advanced new GPS satellite to orbit for the U.S. Space Force. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-launches-gps-sv04-navigation-satellite-space-force
Continue ReadingThe fourth episode of Season 4 of “Star Trek: Discovery,” entitled “Forget Me Not” is another strong installment as Adira takes the plunge and Lt. Detmer freaks out. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-trek-discovery-season-3-episode-4-recap
Continue ReadingSpaceX is set to launch an upgraded GPS satellite into orbit for the U.S. Space Force today (Nov. 5), and you can watch the action online. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-gps-iii-sv04-satellite-launch-webcast
Continue ReadingRocket Lab aims to recover the first stage of its two-stage Electron rocket during its next mission, which is scheduled to launch from New Zealand during a window that opens on Nov. 15. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/rocket-lab-booster-recovery-attempt-november-2020
Continue ReadingSpaceX is now sending out email invitations for public beta testing of Starlink, the company’s upcoming satellite internet service. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-invites-starlink-internet-beta-testing
Continue ReadingHot, active volcanoes produce almost half of Jupiter’s moon Io’s sulfur atmosphere, according to new observations using the ALMA telescope. The rest comes from cold sulfur deposits that freeze on the surface, then sublimate in sunlight. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/io-sulfur-volcanoes-hot-so2-cold-so2
Continue Reading“Voyager 2, this is Earth calling. Do you read?” Last week, the answer was finally “yes.” And thankfully, after eight months of no communications, Voyager2 seems to be just fine. Continue reading “The Only Radio Antenna Capable of Communicating with Voyager 2 Came Back Online During Repairs and Upgrades. Contact Re-established”
Continue ReadingSpaceX’s first operational astronaut launch for NASA is just nine days away, and the agency is inviting the public to go along for the historic ride. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-spacex-crew-1-astronaut-launch-public-participation
Continue ReadingScientists think they have identified a lava world so dramatic that it might boast a thin regional atmosphere of vaporized rock where it is closest to its star. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/bizarre-exoplanet-supersonic-winds-liquid-and-gas-rock
Continue ReadingIf skies are clear during this upcoming week, be sure to take a few moments to gaze upward. You just might be lucky and catch a glimpse of a spectacularly bright meteor — a Taurid meteor. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/taurid-meteor-shower-2020-peaks-soon.html
Continue ReadingAn ocean-monitoring satellite will have to wait at least 11 extra days to get into space. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/sentinel-6-ocean-satellite-launch-delay
Continue ReadingSpaceX Starship’s many tasks may include launching humans into space, carrying satellites into orbit and — perhaps — removing troublesome pieces of space debris. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/spacex-starship-clean-up-space-junk
Continue ReadingAstronomers have detected the first fast radio burst from a magnetar in our own Milky Way galaxy. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/fast-radio-burst-from-magnetar-in-milky-way
Continue ReadingMysterious repeating bursts of radio waves that fire in random patterns might come from neutron stars blasting asteroids with magnetic winds that travel at nearly the speed of light. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/fast-radio-bursts-from-asteroid-magnetars
Continue ReadingThe United Launch Alliance will launch a classified payload for the National Reconnaissance Office on Nov. 4, 2020. Here’s how to watch. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/atlas-v-rocket-nrol-101-spy-satellite-launch-webcast
Continue ReadingNASA just hailed its Voyager 2 probe in interstellar space for the first time in more than seven months. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-commands-voyager-2-probe-interstellar-space-upgraded-dsn
Continue ReadingMost of the potentially habitable exoplanets we’ve discovered orbit small red dwarf stars. Red dwarfs make up about 75% of the stars in our galaxy. Only about 7.5% of stars are g-type like our Sun. As we look for life on other worlds, red dwarfs would seem to be their most likely home.
Continue ReadingMark Kelly has won a seat in the U.S. Senate, making him only the fourth NASA astronaut to be elected to Congress. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/astronaut-mark-kelly-senate-win
Continue ReadingThe head of Russia’s space agency criticized NASA’s plans to return to the moon of being “too U.S.-centric.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/russia-space-agency-chief-criticizes-nasa-moon-plans
Continue ReadingFrom the same people who made Chateau Picard Bordeaux comes Klingon Bloodwine and a new Federation Sauvignon Blanc. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/klingon-bloodwine-star-trek-wine
Continue ReadingSaturn’s moon Titan just keeps getting weirder — and more tantalizing when it comes to scientists’ hopes for life beyond Earth. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/titan-has-weird-chemical-and-weathered-craters
Continue ReadingRings detected around a newborn star may suggest that planets are born earlier than previously thought, a new study finds. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/strange-rings-protostar-exoplanet-birth
Continue ReadingThe 3rd of this year’s 3 Jupiter-Pluto conjunctions is coming up on November 12, 2020. Jupiter won’t have another conjunction with Pluto again until February 4, 2033. And another one this good? Not for centuries. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/how-to-see-pluto-in-the-night-sky
Continue ReadingFor astronomers, astrophysicists, and cosmologists, the ability to spot the first stars that formed in our Universe has always been just beyond reach. On the one hand, there are the limits of our current telescopes and observatories, which can only see so far. The farthest object ever observed was MACS 1149-JD, a galaxy located 13.
Continue ReadingA pair of astronomers is advocating a daring new research program: to turn our widening search for life beyond Earth into a hunt for dark matter. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/alien-planets-as-dark-matter-detectors.html
Continue ReadingNASA’s Osiris Rex mission has just reached a major milestone with a successful collection of a sample of material from the asteroid Bennu. Now the material is safely stowed and on its way back to Earth. Continue reading “Sample… stowed” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.universetoday.com/148683/sample-stowed/
Continue ReadingSpaceX’s Starlink satellite cluster has been receiving more and more headline space recently as it continues adding satellites at a breathtaking pace. Much of this news coverage has focused on how it’s impacting amateur skygazers and how it could benefit people in far-flung regions. But technical details do matter, and over on Casey Handmer’s blog there was a recent discussion of one of the most important aspects of how Starlink actually operates – what will it do with its data?
Continue ReadingGrowing meat without the need to grow a whole animal has been the dream of agriculturalists and foodies everywhere for decades. More and more companies are jumping on the bandwagon to try to truly recreate the experience of eating meat without the downsides so often associated with its creation. One of those companies is Aleph Farms, based in Israel, which just announced their newest program – Aleph Zero, an effort to grow meat in industrial quantities in space.
Continue ReadingPerseverance is set to launch this Thursday (July 30) for a seven month journey to Mars. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/news/live/mars-perseverance-rover-updates
Continue ReadingLike other spiral galaxies, the Milky Way has a bulging sphere of stars in its center. It’s called “The Bulge,” and it’s roughly 10,000 light-years in radius. Astronomers have debated the bulge’s origins, with some research showing that multiple episodes of star formation created it. But a new survey with the NOIRLab’s Dark Energy Camera suggests that one single epic burst of star formation created the bulge over 10 billion years ago.
Continue ReadingSpaceX plans to launch the first operational flight of its Crew Dragon astronaut taxi to the International Space Station on Nov. 14, 2020. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/news/live/spacex-crew-1-mission-updates
Continue ReadingHow did astronaut Kate Rubins vote from space? The process isn’t too different from here on Earth. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/how-astronauts-vote-from-space
Continue ReadingComet C/2020 S3 Erasmus ‘may’ end out the cometary cavalcade for 2020. Ready for one more comet for 2020? Thus far, this year has been a memorable one for comet watchers, with a steady stream of binocular fuzzball comets, crowned by the amazing sight of naked eye comet C/2020 F3 NEOWISE this past summer.
Continue ReadingJust in time for Halloween, NASA announced results from the space agency’s Juno mission that suggest “sprites” or “elves” could be frolicking in Jupiter’s upper atmosphere. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/juno-spots-jupiter-sprites-elves
Continue ReadingThe International Space Station won’t be the only off-Earth outpost for much longer, if all goes according to plan. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/international-space-station-future-off-earth-outposts
Continue Readingt’s World Series time once again, so it may be of interest to baseball fans that there are two star patterns that very much resemble two baseball diamonds in our current evening sky. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/night-sky-baseball-diamonds.html
Continue ReadingA brief look at the space policies of Donald Trump and Joe Biden. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/election-2020-space-policy-trump-biden
Continue ReadingNASA’s massive Mobile Launch Platform has rolled out of the Vehicle Assembly Building at Kennedy Space Center, on top of NASA’s crawler transporter. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-sls-megarocket-mobile-launcher-rollout
Continue ReadingSnoopy, the comic strip beagle, is back at work at NASA, promoting crew safety and mission success on a new series of posters commemorating 20 years of humans on the International Space Station. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/snoopy-nasa-international-space-station-20-years-posters
Continue ReadingFor 20 years, humans have had an unbroken presence in orbit on the International Space Station. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/international-space-station-20-years-crewed-operations
Continue ReadingI don’t know if you’ve noticed by now, but the Earth is a little bit wet. How Earth got all its water is one of the major mysteries in the formation of the solar system, and a team of Japanese researchers have just uncovered a major clue. But not on Earth – the clue is on Mercury.
Continue ReadingAstronomers in Hawaii have detected the Yarkovsky effect – a minuscule push imparted by sunlight – for asteroid Apophis. The effect is particularly important for Apophis, because it relates to the possibility of an Earth impact in 2068. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/asteroid-99942-apophis-encounters-2029-2036-2068
Continue ReadingNASA will webcast a series of programs today (Nov. 2) to showcase 20 years of continuous crewed flights to the International Space Station and you can watch it here. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/17933-nasa-television-webcasts-live-space-tv.html
Continue ReadingOn average, each sunlike star in the Milky Way likely harbors between 0.4 and 0.9 rocky planets in its “habitable zone,” researchers have found. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/habitable-planets-common-sunlike-stars-milky-way
Continue ReadingIn 2022, NASA will launch a spacecraft to asteroid Psyche (16 Psyche), one of the largest in the asteroid belt, and the only known asteroid to be composed almost entirely of metals like iron and nickel. Now, scientists have taken a new look at Psyche using the Hubble Space Telescope, conducting the first ultraviolet observations of this asteroid since the 1980s.
Continue ReadingAstronaut Kate Rubins picked out a simple tool to represent the past 20 years of crewed operations on the International Space Station. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/international-space-station-20-years-in-objects
Continue ReadingSpaceX’s next-gen Starship system may help clean up Earth orbit when it’s not taking people and payloads to the moon and Mars. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-starship-space-junk-cleanup
Continue ReadingDuring the “Great Conjunction” on Dec. 21, 2020, Jupiter and Saturn will be about one-tenth of a degree apart, their closest approach since 1623. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/jupiter-saturn-great-conjunction-2020
Continue ReadingWhat goes up must come down — including, sadly enough, the International Space Station. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/how-to-destroy-a-space-station-safely
Continue ReadingNASA announced that its Perseverance rover mission – which will search for evidence of ancient microbial life on Mars – has now passed the halfway mark in its journey to the planet. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/perservance-rover-halfway-to-mars-nasa-astrobiology
Continue Reading“Black hole family portrait” is a fancy way of saying “new catalog.” But it’s a very important and exciting catalog, released October 28, 2020 by gravitational wave astronomers, containing 39 new signals from black hole or neutron star collisions. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/todays-image/ligo-virgo-new-catalog-gwtc-2-black-hole-family-portrait
Continue ReadingSee what’s up in the night sky for November 2020, including stargazing events and the moon’s phases, in this Space.com gallery courtesy of Starry Night Software. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/33974-best-night-sky-events.html
Continue ReadingA fireball meteor lit up midwestern skies on Jan. 16, 2018, then landed on a frozen Michigan lake. Analysis of the space rock revealed a rich array of extraterrestrial organic compounds. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/fireball-meteorite-organic-compounds
Continue ReadingThe International Space Station is celebrating 20 years of having astronauts continuously living and working on the orbiting lab. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-station-20-years-astronauts-celebration-viking-tv
Continue ReadingOn Nov. 1, 1962, the Soviet Union launched the Mars 1 spacecraft. See how it happened in our “On This Day In Space” series! Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/39251-on-this-day-in-space.html
Continue ReadingIn the past few decades, the study of exoplanets has grown by leaps and bounds, with 4296 confirmed discoveries in 3,188 systems and an additional 5,634 candidates awaiting confirmation. Because of this, scientists have been able to get a better idea about the number of potentially-habitable planets that could be out there.
Continue ReadingSeason 2 of “The Mandalorian” starts off with a great episode entitled “Chapter 9: The Marshal.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-wars-the-mandalorian-season-2-episode-1-recap
Continue ReadingAre spirits amongst the clouds of Jupiter? The answer might be yes! A recent publication in the Journal of Geophysical Research: Planets has identified what appear to be “Spites” in the Jovian Atmosphere. Artist illustration shows what a sprite could look like in Jupiter’s atmosphere. Named after a mischievous, quick-witted character in English folklore, sprites last for only a few milliseconds.
Continue ReadingOn Oct. 31, 2000 to be exact, three men boarded a Soyuz spacecraft at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan for Expedition 1. Here’s their look back. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/international-space-station-expedition-1-20th-launch-anniversary
Continue ReadingScientists with NASA’s Juno mission say they have detected sprites or elves – electrical phenomena above thunderstorms on Earth – in the clouds of Jupiter for the first time. Unlike the red-colored earthly ones however, the Jovian ones are blue. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/sprites-or-elves-in-jupiters-atmosphere-lightning-juno
Continue ReadingHundreds of activists gathered outside SpaceX’s headquarters in Hawthorne, CA to protest a launch for the Turkish government on Thursday (Oct. 29). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-turksat-5a-armenian-protests
Continue ReadingNASA has three new Halloween posters depicting strange space phenomena in classic horror movie styles and they’re available for free. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-spooky-halloween-space-posters-2020
Continue ReadingHere’s why black holes are the scariest objects in the universe. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/black-holes-are-scariest-objects-in-universe.html
Continue ReadingThe Skull Nebula, formally known as NGC 246, is captured in a new image from the European Southern Observatory using the Very Large Telescope. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/skull-nebula-haunts-halloween-sky-2020
Continue ReadingA group of six researchers will embark on a mission to “Mars,” this upcoming Monday (Nov. 2). The Martian crew will include artists, scientists and … me! Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/hi-seas-sensoria-m2-mars-analog-mission-2020
Continue ReadingA highly experienced retired NASA astronaut will talk about the value of the International Space Station as an engineering feat and a cultural experience, in two online talks Oct. 30 and Nov. 2. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/leroy-chiao-virtual-astronaut-webcasts
Continue ReadingSkies will be mainly clear on Saturday night (Oct. 31) across the contiguous United States, as costumed kids arrive at the door looking for candy or some other Halloween treat. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/42289-halloween-night-sky-guide.html
Continue ReadingNASA has collected the eeriest, most hair-raising sounds in the cosmos and compiled them in a playlist just in time for Halloween. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-spooky-space-sounds-halloween-2020-playlist
Continue ReadingFor decades, astronomers have speculated that there may be water on the Moon. In recent years, this speculation was confirmed one orbiting satellite after another detected water ice around the Moon’s southern polar region. Within this part of the lunar surface, known as the South-Pole Aitken Basin, water ice is able to persist because of the many permanently-shadowed craters that are located there.
Continue ReadingAs families tuck into their couches to watch Charlie Brown’s quest for the great pumpkin this Halloween, they may be surprised to hear that NASA has already discovered a “greater pumpkin.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/hubble-telescope-spies-greater-pumpkin-galaxy-crash-photo
Continue ReadingThe behaviour of galaxies in the early Universe attracts a lot of attention from researchers. In fact, everything about the early Universe is under intense scientific scrutiny for obvious reasons. But unlike the Universe’s first stars, which have all died long ago, the galaxies we see around us—including our own—have been here since the early days.
Continue ReadingIt now seems clear that dark matter interacts more than just gravitationally. Earlier studies have hinted at this, and a new study supports the idea even further. What’s interesting about this latest work is that it studies dark matter interactions through entropy. Continue reading “Something other than just gravity is contributing to the shape of dark matter halos”
Continue ReadingAstronauts on the International Space Station will celebrate 20 years of crewed operations today (Oct. 30) and you can watch it live here. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/17933-nasa-television-webcasts-live-space-tv.html
Continue ReadingNASA astronaut Chris Cassidy shows you the right stuff to “go” in space. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/astronaut-bathroom-guide-to-going-in-space-video
Continue ReadingWho will become the first American to launch into space — and how he is chosen — is answered in the fifth episode of National Geographic’s “The Right Stuff.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/the-right-stuff-episode-5-recap
Continue ReadingSkywatchers, ghouls and (especially) werewolves take note: The moon will be full this Halloween night across the United States Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/halloween-blue-moon-full-moon-2020
Continue ReadingNASA’s pioneering OSIRIS-REx probe has bagged up its precious asteroid sample for return to Earth. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-osiris-rex-stows-asteroid-sample
Continue ReadingOne of six new spooky posters from NASA’s Galaxy of Horrors. Credit NASA-JPL/Caltech While ghouls and goblins may provide the ghastly delights many of us associate with this time of year, NASA has just released a series of spooky space-themed posters that are more unearthly than any monsters or scary stories told around terrestrial campfires.
Continue ReadingSeason two of “The Mandalorian” lands on Disney Plus Friday (Oct. 30), so here’s one final glimpse of what we can expect from the stoic space bounty hunter in a galaxy far, far away. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-wars-the-mandalorian-season-2-on-disney-plus
Continue ReadingThe crew of the Discovery get a hostile welcome as they return to the planet Earth. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-trek-discovery-season-3-episode-3-recap
Continue ReadingIf all goes according to plan, the U.S. Space Force will soon have its first service member in orbit. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-force-recruits-nasa-astronaut-crew-1-commander
Continue ReadingKerbonauts will have a fun chance to show their love of Kerbal Space Program while celebrating the 20th anniversary of continuous human occupation of the International Space Station. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/kerbal-space-program-international-space-station-20th-anniversary
Continue ReadingHere’s an observer’s guide to the second full moon of October and the other sky sights you can see around it. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/38272-october-full-moon.html
Continue ReadingNeutron stars are the remnants of massive stars that explode as supernovae at the end of their fusion lives. They’re super-dense cores where all of the protons and electrons are crushed into neutrons by the overpowering gravity of the dead star. They’re the smallest and densest stellar objects, except for black holes, and possibly other arcane, hypothetical objects like quark stars.
Continue ReadingUnless you’re reading this in an aircraft or the International Space Station, then you’re currently residing on the surface of a planet. You’re here because the planet is here. But how did the planet get here? Like a rolling snowball picking up more snow, planets form from lose dust and gas surrounding young stars.
Continue ReadingOne of the most interesting things about space exploration is how many technologies have an impact on our ability to reach farther. New technologies that might not immediately be used in space can still eventually have a profound long-term impact. On the other hand, everyone knows some technologies will be immediately game changing.
Continue ReadingAstronomers have spotted the smallest “rogue planet” candidate yet known, a Mars- to Earth-mass world that apparently cruises through our Milky Way galaxy unattached to a star. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/smallest-rogue-planet-discovery
Continue ReadingThis may be one of the strangest craters you’ll ever see. Ryder crater is located near the south pole of our Moon, and it has a bizarre oblong shape (approximately 13 x 17 km in size), with a ridge cutting across the middle. The majority of impact craters are round. How did Ryder crater end up in this odd shape?
Continue ReadingRetired NASA astronaut Nicole Stott will share the similarities between space station engineering and Earth’s natural systems in an online panel discussion Friday (Oct. 30). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nicole-stott-virtual-astronaut-series
Continue ReadingA retired NASA astronaut will discuss how the International Space Station helps us model good teamwork on Earth, in an online panel discussion Friday (Oct. 30). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/jack-fischer-virtual-astronaut-series
Continue ReadingScientists can now catch gravitational waves better than ever before. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/ligo-rounds-up-black-hole-mergers
Continue ReadingOn Oct. 29, 1991, the Galileo spacecraft flew by the asteroid Gaspra on its way to Jupiter. See how it happened in our “On This Day In Space” series! Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/39251-on-this-day-in-space.html
Continue ReadingThis supermassive black hole’s spin has been measured for the first time, and it’s surprisingly low. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/supermassive-black-hole-barely-spinning.html
Continue ReadingExamining coastal sea rise, tracking underwater ocean waves and adding to long-term data about climate change will be the main scientific return of the Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite mission. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/sentinel-6-ocean-wave-mapping-satellite-for-nasa-esa
Continue ReadingSpaceX is replacing two engines on the Falcon 9 rocket that will launch its next NASA astronaut mission after spotting a problem on an earlier launch. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-replacing-rocket-engines-crew-1-dragon-launch
Continue ReadingOn the evening of Wednesday, Oct. 21st, the crew of Expedition 63 finally returned to Earth after spending Arrived196 days in space. It all began when NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy (commander) and Russian cosmonauts Ivan Vagner and Anatoly Ivanishin (both flight engineers) departed the International Space Station (ISS) aboard their Soyuz spacecraft at 07:32 PM EDT (04:32 PM PDT) and landed in Kazakhstan by 10:54 PM EDT (07:54 PM PDT).
Continue ReadingNine of them are “SuperDoves” built by San Francisco company Planet. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/rocket-lab-launches-10-earth-observing-satellites-in-focus
Continue ReadingWhen human beings start living in space for extended periods of time they will need to be as self-sufficient as possible. The same holds true for settlements built on the Moon, on Mars, and other bodies in the Solar System. To avoid being entirely dependent on resupply missions from Earth (which is costly and time-consuming) the inhabitants will need to harvest resources locally – aka.
Continue ReadingOn Oct. 27, 1961, NASA launched the first test flight of its new Saturn I space launch vehicle. See how it happened in our “On This Day In Space” series! Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/39251-on-this-day-in-space.html
Continue ReadingAs Hurricane Zeta churned toward the northern Gulf Coast today (Oct. 28), the International Space Station captured some incredible views of the massive storm from orbit. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/hurricane-zeta-seen-from-space
Continue ReadingOur sun’s death is a long way off — about 4.5 billion years, give or take — but someday it’s going to happen, and what then for our solar system? Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/solar-system-fate-when-sun-dies
Continue ReadingIf NASA’s long-silent Opportunity Mars rover could phone home one last time to sing a sweet, sentimental song to its Earthly overlords from its dusty grave, it might go a little something like this. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/foxanne-opportunity-rover-music-video
Continue ReadingScientists have found the second place where a bouncing European lander touched down on Comet 67P six years ago, and the discovery is shedding light on the icy wanderer’s composition. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/philae-comet-lander-skull-top-ridge-touchdown-site
Continue ReadingRocket Lab will loft 10 new Earth-imaging satellites into orbit today (Oct. 28) and you can watch it live. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/rocket-launch-in-focus-earth-satellites-launch-webcast
Continue ReadingNASA and SpaceX will hold a press conference today (Oct. 28) to discuss the upcoming Crew-1 astronaut launch and you can follow it live here at 4 p.m. EDT. Listen live. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/17933-nasa-television-webcasts-live-space-tv.html
Continue ReadingNew work reveals the intricate relationship between so-called jellyfish galaxies, and the magnetic environment through which they move. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/magnetic-fields-jellyfish-galaxy-jo206
Continue ReadingThe spread of the fire was visible from space. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/colorado-wildfires-from-space
Continue ReadingA famous equation used in the search for alien life has inspired a new model that estimates the risk of COVID-19 transmission. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/covid-19-model-drake-equation
Continue ReadingChina has apparently chosen a primary landing site for its Tianwen-1 Mars rover ahead of the spacecraft’s arrival at the Red Planet in February 2021. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-mars-rover-tianwen-1-landing-site
Continue ReadingThe Perseverance rover, which launched on July 30, has now traveled 146 million miles (235 million kilometers) in deep space — half of the total required to reach the Red Planet. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-rover-perseverance-rover-halfway-to-red-planet
Continue ReadingThe search for Planet Nine – a hypothesized 9th planet in our solar system – may come down to pinpointing the faintest orbital trails in an incredibly dark corner of space. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/lighting-path-to-find-planet-nine
Continue ReadingToday is a milestone in NASA’s Perseverance mission to Mars. At 1:40 pm Pacific time today, the rover will have traveled 235.4 million km (146.3 million miles). That means the spacecraft is halfway to Mars and its rendezvous with Jezero Crater. The spacecraft isn’t traveling in a straight line, and the planets are moving, so it’s not equidistant to both planets.
Continue ReadingEurope signed a memorandum of understanding on Tuesday (Oct. 27) formalizing its collaboration on Gateway, NASA’s planned outpost in lunar orbit. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/europe-help-build-gateway-moon-space-station
Continue ReadingNASA’s asteroid-sampling maneuver last week was so successful that the spacecraft will begin stowing its new souvenirs today (Oct. 27) to avoid losing rock by idling around. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/osiris-rex-asteroid-sample-stowage-begins
Continue ReadingEvery 200,000 to 300,000 years Earth’s magnetic poles reverse. What was once the north pole becomes the south, and vice versa. It’s a time of invisible upheaval. The last reversal was unusual because it was so long ago. For some reason, the poles have remained oriented the way they are now for about three-quarters of a million years.
Continue ReadingAstronauts will mix drinks, sign books and regale guests with stories from their history-making NASA missions as part of a week of virtual events. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-rendezvous-2020-astronaut-scholarship-foundation
Continue ReadingAstronomers are vetting a technique that could aid the hunt for Planet Nine, which some researchers think lurks undiscovered in the far outer system, way beyond Pluto’s orbit. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/planet-nine-search-observing-technique
Continue ReadingCaptain Kathryn Janeway, the fearless leader of the USS Voyager in “Star Trek: Voyager,” now has a permanent home in Indiana. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-trek-voyager-captain-janeway-statue
Continue ReadingWhen giant stars die in impressive supernova blasts, about 99% of the energy released goes into producing a flood of neutrinos. These tiny, ghostly particles slip through tons of matter like it’s not even there. But a new generation of detectors will be able to catch them, telling us of the inner machinations of the deaths of stars.
Continue ReadingIs there such as thing as too much asteroid? Scientists and engineers for NASA’s OSIRIS-REx decided to perform an “early stow” of the sample from Asteroid Bennu collected by the spacecraft on October 20, because the collection container is full-to-overflowing, possibly jamming the collector head from sealing shut. Continue reading “OSIRIS-REx Collected So Much Material, the Sample Capsule Overflowed.
Continue ReadingThe final Blue Moon of the decade this weekend rounds out October 2020. Halloween. It’s not only a great time to dress up in ghoulish garb going from house to house, but a great time for some (in 2020, socially-distanced) sidewalk astronomy. This year also offers up a special trick-or-treat event, as the second Full Moon of October falls on the very last day of the month.
Continue ReadingAxiom is an aerospace company making new possibilities accessible to humanity. Watch as astronauts retell their experience launching from Earth and living in space. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/axiom-video-roundtable-astronauts-talk-about-being-in-space
Continue ReadingAt the center of a black hole, matter is compressed down to an infinitely tiny point, and all conceptions of time and space completely break down. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/what-happens-black-hole-center
Continue ReadingGeneral Motors may not have designed its first all-electric pickup truck to drive on the moon, but the first edition of its new GMC Hummer EV has a definite lunar look. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/gmc-hummer-ev-lunar-apollo
Continue ReadingGravitational redshift, an effect predicted by Albert Einstein that is crucial for maintaining the Global Positioning System (GPS) on Earth, has been observed in a star system in our galaxy. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/einstein-gravitational-redshift-observed-double-star-system.html
Continue ReadingSpaceX will launch four astronauts to the International Space Station for NASA on Nov. 14, the agency announced Monday (Oct. 26). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-crew-1-astronaut-launch-november-14
Continue ReadingSpaceX just launched its 100th successful mission, and the company put together an action-packed video to mark the milestone. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-100-successful-falcon-rocket-launches-video
Continue ReadingSpace.com recently caught up with Melvin to chat about his life, his spaceflight experiences and what he hopes to teach all the youngsters out there. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/leland-melvin-astronaut-varsity-tutors-interview
Continue ReadingTune in to “The Virtual Astronaut” talk with Dottie Metcalf-Lindenburger on Oct. 27 at 7 p.m. EDT (2300 GMT). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/astronaut-dottie-metcalf-lindenburger-virtual-astronaut
Continue ReadingA team of researchers has discovered a complex network of filamentary structures in the Milky Way. The structures are made of atomic hydrogen gas. And we all know that stars are made mostly of hydrogen gas. Not only is all that hydrogen potential future star-stuff, the team found that its filamentary structure is also a historical imprint of some of the goings-on in the Milky Way.
Continue ReadingThe moon has more hidden pockets of water ice than previously thought, NASA’s SOFIA flying observatory reveals. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/water-on-moon-shadow-cold-traps-discovery
Continue ReadingTo measure small differences in time, you need a really tiny clock, and researchers in Germany have discovered the smallest known clock: a single hydrogen molecule. Using the travel of light across the length of that molecule, those scientists have measured the smallest interval of time ever: 247 zeptoseconds. Don’t know what a “zepto” is?
Continue ReadingAstronomers using a telescope in Mexico have found two more exoplanets – a super-Earth and a sub-Neptune – orbiting a red dwarf star 120 light-years from Earth. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/super-earth-sub-neptune-orbiting-red-dwarf-star-toi-1266
Continue ReadingOn Oct. 26, 2004, NASA’s Cassini spacecraft took the first close-up images of Saturn’s largest moon Titan. See how it happened in our “On This Day In Space” series! Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/39251-on-this-day-in-space.html
Continue ReadingThese fields are generated thousands of kilometres below the planet’s surface in its liquid core and extend far into space – shielding the atmosphere from harmful solar radiation. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/life-on-earth-moon-magnetic-field
Continue ReadingWhat is creating the bubbling, gaseous atmosphere on Jupiter’s moon Io? Scientists think they finally have the answer: volcanoes. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/news/volcanoes-fuel-gaseous-atmosphere-on-jupiters-moon-io
Continue ReadingNASA is choosing between human missions to the moon and a robotic mission to Jupiter’s icy moon Europa as the agency manages its limited supply of megarockets in the coming years. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-sls-megarocket-shortage-artemis-europa-mission-delays
Continue ReadingNASA wants you to get excited about the moon — or more specifically, about a mysterious new science result the agency plans to unveil on today (Oct. 26). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-moon-discovery-sofia-announcement-webcast
Continue ReadingIt’s beginning to look like SpaceX will attempt to make the 15 km (9.3 mi) hop test before Christmas! After two successful 150 m (~500 ft) hops with the SN5 and SN6 prototypes, engineers at SpaceX’s Boca Chica launch facility in South Texas rolled out the SN8 – the first Starship prototype to have three Raptor engines.
Continue Reading“This is where we live. On a Blue Dot.” said Carl Sagan when the now famous Pale Blue Dot photo was released. Captured February 14, 1990 by the Voyager 1 Space Probe, Pale Blue Dot remains the most distant photograph of the Earth ever taken at 6 billion kilometers. This past February marked the 30th anniversary of Pale Blue Dot which was reprocessed using modern digital photo techniques creating an even more remarkable image.
Continue ReadingAll her life, Laci Shea Brock has needed to be creative and inventive. So, perhaps it’s not completely surprising that in addition to pursuing her PhD in planetary sciences and astrophysics, she’s also a talented artist. “My Dad says I’ve always had a paintbrush in my hand,” Brock said, “and I’ve always been inspired by space and nature.
Continue ReadingScientists have measured the shortest unit of time ever, the time it takes for a particle of light to cross a hydrogen molecule. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/zeptosecond-shortest-time-unit-measured.html
Continue ReadingAn innovative artificial intelligence (AI) tool developed by NASA has helped identify a cluster of craters on Mars that formed within the last decade. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/artificial-intelligence-identifies-new-craters-on-mars
Continue ReadingThe night sky is, and always has been, safe and free. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/5-ways-families-enjoy-astronomy-in-pandemic
Continue ReadingEarlier this month, Roger Penrose, Reinhard Genzel, and Andrea Ghez split the 2020 physics Nobel Prize for decades of work on black holes. Click here to learn more about their monumental achievement and about the history of our understanding of these exotic objects in space. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/nobel-prize-3-astrophysicists-black-holess-penrose-genzel-ghez
Continue ReadingThe sun’s second planet, Venus, as seen from the BepiColombo spacecraft as it passed on its way to the innermost planet, Mercury, earlier this month. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/todays-image/animated-gif-venus-seen-by-bepicolombo
Continue ReadingSpaceX has drawn plenty of praise and criticism with the creation of Starlink, a constellation that will one-day provide broadband internet access to the entire world. To date, the company has launched over 800 satellites and (as of this summer) is producing them at a rate of about 120 a month.
Continue ReadingIf humans want to travel about the solar system, they’ll need to be able to communicate. As we look forward to crewed missions to the Moon and Mars, communication technology will pose a challenge we haven’t faced since the 1970s. Continue reading “New Receiver Will Boost Interplanetary Communication” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.
Continue ReadingNASA’s upcoming news conference on October 26, 2020 promises “an exciting new discovery about the moon,” with references to the agency’s ambitious Artemis program, a plan to send the first woman and next man to the lunar surface in 2024. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/nasa-moon-announcement-monday-october-26-2020-sofia
Continue ReadingSpaceX successfully launched its latest fleet of Starlink internet satellites into orbit Saturday (Oct. 24), marking the second such mission this week. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-launches-60-starlink-15-satellites
Continue ReadingA SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch 60 more Starlink internet satellites Saturday (Oct. 24) and you can watch it live here. Liftoff is set for 11:31 p.m. EDT (1531 GMT). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/17933-nasa-television-webcasts-live-space-tv.html
Continue ReadingA new computer reconstruction of the tectonic plates of 60 million years ago reveals the existence of a lost plate called Resurrection. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/lost-tectonic-plate-resurrection-pacific.html
Continue ReadingWhat will life in the post-apocalyptic Earth of the 25th Century look like? Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/buck-rogers-new-movie
Continue ReadingAs entrepreneurs spend billions on space, there is a backlash building that holds their projects as icons of extravagance, even as they may help save the Earth. This is the “Elysium effect.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/elysium-effect-billionaire-space-revolution
Continue ReadingIn 2005 astronomers found a dense grouping of stars in the Virgo constellation. It looked like a star cluster, except further surveys showed that some of the stars are moving towards us, and some are moving away. That finding was unexpected and suggested the Stream was no simple star cluster. A 2019 study showed that the grouping of stars is no star cluster at all; instead, it’s the hollowed-out shell of a dwarf spheroidal galaxy that merged with the Milky Way.
Continue ReadingNorthern Canada has been keeping a secret from the rest of the world. It’s home to “Resurrection,” a tectonic plate that has been much theorized but never found until now. A team of researchers used what amounts to a CAT scan of northern Canada and the mantle underneath it to find the missing plate.
Continue ReadingThe moon comes into focus in the fourth episode of National Geographic’s “The Right Stuff” on Disney Plus. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/the-right-stuff-episode-4-recap
Continue ReadingSpaceX’s latest Starship prototype has been stacked in preparation for an ambitious test flight that will take the vehicle far higher than any of its predecessors have gone. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/starship-sn8-prototype-stacked-test-flight
Continue ReadingAlgol, also known as the Demon Star, is quite possibly the most interesting star in the fall and winter skies, if you know when to look for its brightness changes. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/demon-star-algol-winking-this-week
Continue ReadingOSIRIS-REx snagged so much dirt and rock from the asteroid Bennu on Tuesday that the probe’s sampling mechanism didn’t close properly, allowing some of the collected material to escape into space. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/osiris-rex-asteroid-samples-overflowing
Continue ReadingNASA astronaut Kate Rubins shared her voting selfie from orbit after stating before her launch earlier this month that she would cast her ballot from the International Space Station. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-astronaut-votes-from-space-2020
Continue ReadingAccording to new research, the red supergiant star Betelgeuse – which began to dim dramatically in brightness in late 2019 – might not explode for another 100,000 years. The star is also smaller and closer to us than first thought. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/betelgeuse-supergiant-smaller-closer-wont-explode-soon
Continue ReadingLenticular clouds look like saucers and form when wind meets mountains. This photo is one of the Royal Meteorological Society’s favorites of the year. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/ufo-cloud-weather-photo-contest.html
Continue ReadingIf the Higgs boson really is decaying into pairs of muons in the Large Hadron Collider, that’s a big deal for particle physics. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/lhc-higgs-boson-decay-muon-pairs.html
Continue ReadingPhysicists suggest harnessing the gravitational pull of black holes to create ferocious particle accelerators. The trick? Carefully set everything up so the particles don’t get lost forever. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/black-holes-transformed-into-particle-accelerators
Continue ReadingIn September, a team of scientists reported finding phosphine in the upper atmosphere of Venus. Phosphine can be a biomarker and is here on Earth. But it’s also present on Jupiter, where it’s produced abiotically. The discovery led to conjecture about what kind of life might survive in Venus’ atmosphere, continually producing the easily-degraded phosphine.
Continue ReadingMichael Burnham (Sonequa Martin-Green) finally makes contact in “Star Trek: Discovery” season 3, episode 2, “Far From Home.” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-trek-discovery-season-3-episode-2-recap
Continue ReadingHumanity can have a love/hate relationship with itself, but there’s no denying that we’re the pinnacle of evolution on Earth as things stand now. But it took an awfully long time for evolution to produce beings such as we. Several times, life had to drag itself back from near annihilation. The largest extinction setback was the Permian-Triassic extinction, also called the “Great Dying,” some 252 million years ago.
Continue ReadingAs humanity ramps up its search for alien life, we should keep in mind that E.T. might be hunting for us as well. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/exoplanets-transiting-earth-life-detection-possible
Continue ReadingTake a video tour of asteroid Bennu’s remarkable terrain and read a list of 10 cool things scientists know about this pristine remnant from the early days of our solar system. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/top-10-things-to-know-about-asteroid-bennu-video-tour
Continue ReadingSpaceX called off the launch of a Falcon 9 rocket carrying 60 new Starlink internet satellites Thursday (Oct. 22) due to mission assurance concerns. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-starlink-15-satellite-launch-delay
Continue ReadingSkywatchers will be treated to an eye-catching gathering in the south-southwest sky about an hour after sunset on Thursday (Oct. 22) — a large triangle formed by the moon, Jupiter and Saturn. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/moon-jupiter-saturn-skywatching-october-2020
Continue ReadingTwo more comets – 88P Howell and M3 ATLAS – are worth scouting the sky for into November 2020. If you’re like us, you’ve been at taking advantage of every clear night during quarantine to get out and observe the night sky. Thankfully, 2020 has thus far been a ‘comet year,’ with a steady string of binocular comets, led by bright comet C/2020 F3 NEOWISE this summer.
Continue ReadingNASA has tapped the Houston-based company Intuitive Machines to land a drill on the moon’s south pole in 2022. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-picks-intuitive-machines-prime-1-ice-mining-lander
Continue ReadingNASA wants you to get excited about the moon — or more specifically, about a mysterious new science result the agency plans to unveil on Monday (Oct. 26). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-moon-discovery-sofia-announcement-webcast
Continue ReadingNeutron stars are like the most efficient thermoses in the universe, filled with hot noodle soup. Here’s how, over the course of millions of years, they cool down. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/neutron-star-pasta-neutrinos.html
Continue ReadingPlanetary systems with both super-Earths and Jupiter-type planets may be common, according to a new study. As in our own solar system, the giant planets would act as “bodyguards” protecting the smaller planets from asteroid impacts. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/super-earth-exoplanet-giant-jupiter-bodyguard
Continue ReadingThe ‘mole’ aboard NASA’s InSight Mars lander may be ready to start digging on its own again early next year, agency officials said. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-mars-insight-mole-underground
Continue ReadingSpace agencies are at a crucial pivot point as international consortiums embark on ambitious endeavors like returning samples from Mars and sending human missions to the moon. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/agency-partnerships-for-future-space-exploration
Continue ReadingSome galaxies are swirling blue disks, others are red spheres or misshapen, clumpy messes or something in between. Why the different configurations? Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/why-are-galaxies-different-shapes.html
Continue ReadingNASA astronaut Chris Cassidy and cosmonauts Anatoli Ivanishin and Ivan Vagner are back on Earth. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-station-astronauts-return-to-earth-soyuz-ms16
Continue ReadingA NASA spacecraft has really made a mess of things on the asteroid Bennu, and scientists are thrilled. OSIRIS-REx performed well in its sampling attempt. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-osiris-rex-asteroid-bennu-sampling-results
Continue ReadingTen Earth-observation satellites will have to wait at least another day to get off the ground. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/rocket-lab-earth-observation-satellites-launch-scrub
Continue ReadingScience fiction space movies can do a poor job of educating people about space. In the movies, hot-shot pilots direct their dueling space ships through space as if they’re flying through an atmosphere. They bank and turn and perform loops and rolls, maybe throw in a quick Immelman, as if they’re subject to Earth’s gravity.
Continue ReadingIt’s no secret that the International Space Station (ISS) has had a problem with leaks for more than a year. While pressure loss is a perpetual issue, officials noticed an increase last September, which became more serious over the past summer. As of August, the crew began a hard-target search for the source of the leak, eventually narrowing it down to the Zvezda module in the Russian section.
Continue ReadingWe have discovered more than 4,000 planets orbiting distant stars. They are a diverse group, from hot Jupiters that orbit red dwarf stars in a few days to rocky Earth-like worlds that orbit Sun-like stars. With spacecraft such as Gaia and TESS, that number will rise quickly, perhaps someday leading to the discovery of a world where intelligent life might thrive.
Continue ReadingNew satellite imagery of California reveals not just the extent of its wildfire damage, but the depth of the loss. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/california-wildfire-damage-2020.html
Continue ReadingTune in to “The Virtual Astronaut” talk with Melroy on Oct. 23! Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/astronaut-shuttle-commander-pam-melroy-virtual-astronaut
Continue ReadingIf you’re looking for more space in your life, look no farther: The stars have aligned to bring your four separate space events today (Oct. 21). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/rocket-launch-soyuz-landing-asteroid-space-force-webcasts
Continue ReadingOnly eight countries have signed the Artemis Accords, a set of guidelines surrounding the Artemis Program for crewed exploration of the moon. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/artemis-accords-why-many-countries-are-refusing-to-sign-moon-exploration-agreement
Continue ReadingMicrosoft has teamed with SpaceX and SES on the new venture. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/microsoft-launches-azure-space-cloud-computing
Continue ReadingSoon you can run your own space agency from your computer or console. “Mars Horizon” announced its release date will be Nov. 17, and you can preorder it now. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mars-horizon-game-release-date-november-2020
Continue ReadingBack in 2016, researchers claimed Dragonfly 44 was a “failed” Milky Way — a galaxy with a huge dark matter mass but almost no stars. Now, on closer examination, that claim has fallen apart. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/dark-matter-galaxy-not.html
Continue ReadingIn November of 1998, the first modules of the International Space Station (ISS) were launched into orbit, and the first crew arrived almost two years later. With almost twenty years of hosting astronauts from all over the world, the ISS holds the record for the longest continuous human presence in Low Earth Orbit (LEO).
Continue ReadingOut in the asteroid belt, 207 million miles (334 million km) from Earth, a little spacecraft briefly touched down on the surface of Asteroid Bennu today, attempting to collect samples of dust and rocks. NASA’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft (Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification, Security, Regolith Explorer) spent about 10 seconds on the ancient asteroid to collect samples, slated to come back to Earth in 2023.
Continue ReadingFor the first time ever, a NASA probe has performed a sample-snagging operation on an asteroid in deep space. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-osiris-rex-asteroid-bennu-sample-collection-attempt
Continue ReadingIn the last year, Betelgeuse has experienced two episodes of dimming. Normally, it’s one of the ten brightest stars in the sky, and astrophysicists and astronomers got busy trying to understand what was happening with the red supergiant. Different research came up with some possible answers: Enormous starspots, a build-up of dust, pre-supernova convulsions.
Continue ReadingIt’s been over a thousand days since the historic kilonova observation, and yet the region continues to emit X-rays, long after models predicted they should have faded away. What’s going on? Continue reading “It’s still possible to detect the site of the 2017 kilonova explosion” Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.universetoday.com/148410/its-still-possible-to-detect-the-site-of-the-2017-kilonova-explosion/
Continue ReadingThe Orionid meteor shower peaks tonight into tomorrow morning (Oct. 20-21), and the moon will be dim enough that skygazers might be able to see one or several of these shooting stars. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/orionid-meteor-shower-2020-peaking-now
Continue ReadingHere’s a sneak peek at author Justina Ireland’s new “The High Republic” junior novel. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/star-wars-the-high-republic-book-excerpt
Continue ReadingAn 11-mile-high test flight could be coming soon. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-starship-sn8-prototype-static-fire
Continue ReadingToday’s the day! The OSIRIS-REx spacecraft is going to reach out and boop asteroid Bennu! You can watch the broadcast here as the Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification, Security-Regolith Explorer (OSIRIS-REx) mission attempts to collect a sample of an asteroid on Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 6:12 pm EDT (5:12 pm CDT, 3:12 PDT).
Continue ReadingToday, NASA will attempt to grab tiny pieces of an asteroid called Bennu — and to mark the occasion, the agency has created a 360-degree video that will take you along for the ride. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-osiris-rex-asteroid-sampling-360-video
Continue ReadingChoose from our fantastic print and digital subscription deals and give the perfect gift that lasts all year. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/xmas-subscribe-and-save.html
Continue ReadingWe won’t know if NASA’s OSIRIS-REX spacecraft succeeded at its asteroid-sampling maneuver until 10 days after the attempt. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/osiris-rex-asteroid-bennu-sample-collection-day
Continue ReadingBlack holes are perhaps the most mysterious objects in nature. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/2020-nobel-prize-in-physics-black-holes-astrophysicist-explains
Continue ReadingThe Orionid meteor shower is peaks in the early morning of Tuesday, Oct. 22, but a bright moon will disrupt viewing until shortly before dawn. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/34373-orionid-meteor-shower-guide.html
Continue ReadingSolar storms pose risks for society, but more accurate space weather forecasts appear to be coming soon. A team of researchers in Japan has developed a physics-based method for predicting large solar flares, including powerful and potentially dangerous X-flares. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/kanya-kusano-new-method-solar-flare-prediction
Continue ReadingIn the past few days, several EarthSky Community members around the world shared their photos of the young moon, a thin crescent in the west after sunset. Beautiful! Thanks to all who contributed. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/young-moon-photos-october-2020
Continue ReadingJanuary 31, 2021, will mark 50 years since the launch of Apollo 14. This historic mission was the first to broadcast a color television signal from the surface of the Moon and marked the heroic return to space of America’s first astronaut, Alan Shepard, who famously hit two golf balls off of the lunar regolith.
Continue ReadingAn astronaut’s photograph of the Earth is set to represent her and her crewmates’ new mission, almost four years to the day after the image was first shared with the public. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/space-station-expedition-64-patch-rubins
Continue ReadingNASA astronaut Christina Koch reflected on her participation in the first all-woman spacewalk ahead of its one-year anniversary on Sunday (Oct. 18). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-astronaut-christina-koch-anniversary-all-woman-spacewalk
Continue ReadingTwo small asteroids will zip by Earth today (Oct. 19) at a range that’s closer than the moon, in a double flyby that comes as NASA gears up to sample a space rock of its own. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/2-asteroids-earth-flyby-same-day-october-2020
Continue ReadingNASA will touch a space rock tomorrow in a milestone event for what the agency considers a crucial field of study: asteroid science. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-highlights-asteroid-science-before-sampling-attempt
Continue ReadingIt looks like Russia is thumbing its nose at international cooperation on the Moon. They’ve refused to sign the Artemis Accords, which are a set of rules governing Lunar exploration. NASA and seven other countries have signed on already, with more to come. Continue reading “NASA and Seven Countries Sign the Artemis Accords for the Exploration of the Moon.
Continue ReadingOnce believed to be lost to history, two spacecraft shingles bearing the “nose art” from a pair of early NASA capsules have sold for almost half a million dollars. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/mercury-shingles-auction-aurora-sigma
Continue ReadingStarting in late 2019, Betelgeuse began drawing a lot of attention after it mysteriously started dimming, only to brighten again a few months later. For a variable star like Betelgeuse, periodic dimming and brightening are normal, but the extent of its fluctuation led to all sorts of theories as to what might be causing it.
Continue ReadingNASA’s OSIRIS-Rex spacecraft will “TAG” asteroid Bennu Tuesday (Oct. 20) and collect a sample for return to Earth. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/osiris-rex-asteroid-bennu-sample-collection-explained
Continue ReadingThe dwarf galaxy known as Dragonfly 44 caused a stir recently: apparently it had way, way more dark matter than any other galaxy. Since this couldn’t be explained by our models of galaxy formation, it seemed like an oddball. But a new analysis reveals that Dragonfly 44 has much less dark matter than previously thought.
Continue ReadingNASA will broadcast an epic “touch and go” on Tuesday as a spacecraft descends toward asteroid Bennu to pick up a precious sample of dust. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/nasa-asteroid-bennu-sampling-osiris-rex-webcasts
Continue ReadingNASA has just awarded a $650,000 grant to the team behind Lunar ExoCam, a camera system designed to eject from moon landers and record video of their touchdowns from the otherworldly gray ground. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/lunar-exocam-landing-video-moon-surface
Continue ReadingChina is operating a mission on the far side of the moon and is preparing to launch another this year to collect lunar samples — and it’s already planning a new set of bold lunar missions. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/china-planning-future-moon-missions-change-7
Continue ReadingAs soon as he saw the data, Paul Chodas knew something was strange about the near-Earth object that had been designated 2020 SO. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/disguise-asteroid-actually-old-rocket-body
Continue ReadingGianluca Masi of the Virtual Telescope Project captured an image of the asteroid last night. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/todays-image/image-asteroid-2020-tf6-40-moons-distance-oct-19-2020
Continue ReadingIn four years, NASA plans to return astronauts to the Moon as part of Project Artemis. To ensure the success of this endeavor, as well as the creation of a program of sustainable lunar exploration by the end of the decade, NASA has partnered with multiple entities in the commercial space sector.
Continue ReadingLiftoff is at 8:25 a.m. EDT (1225 GMT). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/17933-nasa-television-webcasts-live-space-tv.html
Continue ReadingSpaceX successfully launched a full stack of Starlink internet satellites into today (Oct. 18) and capped off the mission with a successful rocket landing at sea. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/spacex-starlink-satellites-launch-rocket-landing-oct-18-2020
Continue ReadingOn Oct. 18, 1963, a cat went to space! Félicette was a French “catstronaut.” See how it happened in our “On This Day In Space” series! Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/39251-on-this-day-in-space.html
Continue ReadingThe discovery of the most metal-poor globular cluster recorded to date has forced scientists to rethink how both galaxies and globular clusters form. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://earthsky.org/space/metal-poor-globular-cluster-ext8-found-in-andromeda-galaxy
Continue ReadingIt’s an excellent year to view the Orionids, which peak before dawn on Wednesday (Oct. 21). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/orionid-meteor-shower-2020-peaks-soon
Continue ReadingLiftoff is at 8:25 a.m. EDT (1225 GMT). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/17933-nasa-television-webcasts-live-space-tv.html
Continue ReadingBeing an astronaut of the 2020s will be completely different than it was for any astronaut that came before, a panel of spaceflyers told the International Astronautical Congress on Oct. 14. Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/astronaut-requirements-changing-private-missions
Continue ReadingLiftoff is at 8:25 a.m. EDT (1225 GMT). Διαβάστε περισσότερα: https://www.space.com/17933-nasa-television-webcasts-live-space-tv.html
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